The choice of Pam Bondi as President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for U.S. Attorney General has sparked intense criticism from MSNBC political scientist Jason Johnson, who called her “dangerous and effective” during a Thursday appearance on “The Beat With Ari Melber.” Johnson, known for his sharp critiques of Trump’s policies, highlighted Bondi’s legal expertise and her aggressive stance on immigration enforcement, arguing that her confirmation could lead to further damage to civil rights.
Bondi’s tenure as Florida’s attorney general was marked by her assertive stance on immigration, which Johnson pointed to as a key indicator of how she might handle the Department of Justice. “She knows what she’s doing about immigration. Florida has been very aggressive about migrants and deportation,” Johnson said. His concern lies in the possibility that Bondi will carry these aggressive policies nationwide, potentially expanding Trump’s restrictive immigration measures and challenging civil rights protections.
MSNBC is melting down over Pam Bondi as Attorney General:
"We should all fear [her] because she's competent."
"She actually knows how to do this job."
"She knows what she's doing about immigration."
"She is a dangerous and effective pick."
— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) November 22, 2024
Johnson also took aim at Bondi’s stance on education policies, particularly her role in restricting student rights in Florida. Johnson argued that these policies demonstrate Bondi’s willingness to implement controversial measures, potentially curbing freedom of expression on college campuses and manipulating education funding to fit a conservative agenda. He expressed fear that Bondi’s competence would allow her to carry out these policies with little opposition.
Trump, in contrast, has praised Bondi for her work on issues like drug trafficking in Florida. However, Johnson and other critics have warned that her appointment as Attorney General could lead to more aggressive legal actions on immigration and student rights that would be detrimental to broader societal goals of fairness and justice.
Let’s check in with MSNBC see what they think about Trump’s pick for AG Pam Bondi 😂😭 pic.twitter.com/oYUA8w9yuy
— Politi_Rican 🇵🇷 𝕏 🇺🇸 (@TheRicanMemes) November 22, 2024
As Bondi’s confirmation hearing looms, opponents of her nomination will likely continue to emphasize concerns over her ideological alignment with Trump and the possible harm her policies could inflict on vulnerable populations. The debate over her potential confirmation highlights the deepening divisions within the U.S. legal system under the current administration.
