Who will be Trump's Attorney General?

Pam Bondi 99%

Todd Blanche 1%

Matt Gaetz 1%

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By Dec 31, 2026

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Pam Bondi

99%

Pam Bondi

99%

Todd Blanche

<1%

Todd Blanche

<1%

Matt Gaetz

<1%

Matt Gaetz

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Important information: Nominees must be confirmed by the United States Senate (recess appointments do not count).

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Pam Bondi

If Pam Bondi is the first person confirmed by the Senate to be Attorney General between November 6, 2024 and December 31, 2026, then the market resolves to Yes. Outcome verified from Library of Congress.

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About

The Attorney General leads the Department of Justice and serves as the chief law enforcement officer of the federal government, advising the President, representing the U.S. in legal matters, and overseeing federal law enforcement. President-elect Trump nominated Pam Bondi for this role after his initial pick, Matt Gaetz withdrew, but she has yet to be confirmed by the Senate. (Source: The Department of Justice)

What's happening

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Pam Bondi, a former Florida attorney general, is meeting with senators as part of her nomination process to become President Trump's Attorney General. Bondi has been actively courting senators, including a meeting with Sen. Lindsey Graham, in an effort to build support for her confirmation. Her nomination is part of Trump's broader efforts to reshape the Justice Department ahead of the 2024 election.

What's happening

Dec 1, 2024

Pam Bondi, a former Florida attorney general, has been nominated by President-elect Donald Trump to serve as the U.S. Attorney General. This nomination comes after Matt Gaetz, Trump's initial choice, withdrew his name from consideration due to scrutiny over alleged misconduct. Bondi, a longtime Trump ally and experienced prosecutor, has been praised by Trump for her efforts to combat the trafficking of deadly drugs and reduce fentanyl overdose deaths.

What's happening

Nov 21, 2024

Former Republican Representative Matt Gaetz is withdrawing his name from consideration as U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general. Gaetz's nomination was marred by allegations of sexual misconduct and illicit drug use, which led to a contentious confirmation process. With Gaetz's withdrawal, it is unclear who Trump will nominate next for the attorney general position, as no alternative candidates have been officially announced.

What's happening

Nov 13, 2024

President-Elect Donald Trump will nominate GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida to serve as his attorney general. Gaetz, who has represented Florida's 1st District in the House of Representatives since 2017, is a graduate of the William & Mary College of Law. Trump praised Gaetz as a "deeply gifted and tenacious attorney" who will work to reform the Department of Justice.

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Nov 8, 2024

Donald Trump has a list of potential candidates for U.S. attorney general, including several who have been loyal supporters. Among the possibilities are Mike Lee, a Utah senator; Jeff Clark, a former Justice Department official who was involved in Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election; and John Ratcliffe, a former Texas congressman and director of national intelligence under Trump. Other contenders include Eric Schmitt, a Missouri senator; Todd Blanche, a former federal prosecutor; Emil Bove, a former Justice Department official; Jeffrey Jensen, a former U.S. attorney; and Will Levi, a former federal prosecutor.

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