Pam Bondi – Investigative Profile (Trump’s Circle Series)

Attorney General

Rise to Influence

Pamela Jo “Pam” Bondi was born November 17, 1965, in the Tampa area of Florida, into a politically active family – her father Joseph once served as mayor of Temple Terrace (Pam Bondi - Wikipedia). After earning a law degree from Stetson University in 1990, Bondi embarked on an 18-year career as a prosecutor in Hillsborough County, handling cases from domestic violence to murder (What to know about Pam Bondi, Trump's attorney general pick | AP News). This tough-on-crime background became a core part of her public identity. In 2010, Bondi parlayed her prosecutor credentials and telegenic presence into a successful run for Florida Attorney General, notably winning a competitive Republican primary with help from high-profile endorsements and media savvy. Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin’s endorsement boosted Bondi’s insurgent campaign, as did frequent guest appearances on Fox News alongside host Sean Hannity (Pam Bondi - Wikipedia). Bondi won the general election, becom…