Luján: Trump’s AG Pick Will Undermine Justice Department’s Independence

Luján Voted Against Trump’s Personal Lawyer Who Attempted to Overturn 2020 Election

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M) issued the following statement after the Senate voted to confirm Pam Bondi to serve as Attorney General of the United States:

“The role of the Attorney General is to oversee the Justice Department, uphold the rule of law, and maintain its independence from political influence. Given Ms. Bondi’s history of spreading false claims, leading President Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election, excusing the actions of criminals who attacked law enforcement on January 6, and advocating for the prosecution of political opponents, I do not believe she will put her oath to the Constitution ahead of her loyalty to President Trump.

“The American people deserve an Attorney General who will defend the Constitution and serve the American people. Instead, Ms. Bondi, along with a number of President Trump’s nominees, will carry out President Trump’s agenda of revenge and retribution. President Trump is already seeking to rid the Justice Department of career officials who simply did their jobs.

“Ms. Bondi will weaponize the Justice Department, subvert the rule of law, and make our communities less safe. I voted against her nomination, and I will hold her accountable for her actions as Attorney General.”

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