Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond is putting his support behind Pam Bondi for U.S. Attorney General, a recent nomination coming from President-Elect Trump. Drummond, along with a group of 30 current and future state attorneys general, sent out a letter this week pressing the U.S. Senate for a quick confirmation. They're making the rounds with top Senate leaders, including Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, emphasizing Bondi's legal expertise and her record of public service.
The letter, a copy obtained by Oklahoma's Office of the Attorney General, states, "Pam Bondi has proven herself to be an exceptional legal mind and a dedicated public servant." Drummond specifically points out Bondi's initiative in combating the opioid crisis and her fight against human trafficking. The attorneys general to also join in the letter believe Bondi to be an impartial and fair-minded choice for the role.
The coalition is hopeful that Bondi will continue to aggressively address drug-related issues and human trafficking, just as she reportedly did in Florida. "During the worst days of the opioid crisis, she demonstrated extraordinary leadership, working with the Florida Legislature to shut down pill mills, initiating litigation to hold bad actors accountable and taking many other actions designed to curb drug abuse, including championing bans on synthetic drugs," the letter recalls. It also credits Bondi as a fierce advocate against human trafficking, with a record of developing resources for prosecutors to protect victims and penalize traffickers, as detailed by the Oklahoma's Office of the Attorney General.
Her nomination is praised in the letter for her unique mix of civil and criminal experience combined with a strong work ethic. "General Bondi is exceedingly well prepared to be the 87th United States Attorney General," the letter states. "She will bring to the office a unique combination of civil and criminal experience and a tenacious work ethic. Most importantly, she will bring a steadfast and unwavering commitment to the rule of law." This support comes not just from Oklahoma but also from attorneys general in Alabama, Arkansas, Alaska, Florida, among various others in the coalition, as per the Oklahoma's Office of the Attorney General.
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