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President-elect Donald Trump wasted no time announcing a new appointee for AG following Matt Gaetz’s voluntary withdrawal on Thursday. Trump has selected another Floridian for the role — former attorney general of Florida Pam Bondi.

Trump released an official statement on Bondi’s selection.

“Pam was a prosecutor for nearly 20 years, where she was very tough on Violent Criminals, and made the streets safe for Florida Families,” Trump wrote in his announcement. “Then, as Florida’s first female Attorney General, she worked to stop the trafficking of deadly drugs, and reduce the tragedy of Fentanyl Overdose Deaths, which have destroyed many families across our Country. She did such an incredible job, that I asked her to serve on our Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission during my first Term — We saved many lives!

“For too long, the partisan Department of Justice has been weaponized against me and other Republicans – Not anymore. Pam will refocus the DOJ to its intended purpose of fighting Crime, and Making America Safe Again,” he continued. “I have known Pam for many years — She is smart and tough, and is an AMERICA FIRST Fighter, who will do a terrific job as Attorney General!”

During Thursday night’s Hannity, Fox News host Sean Hannity praised Trump’s selection as a “terrific nomination for many, many reasons.”

Watch Hannity’s take below:

Gaetz also reacted to Bondi’s selection, calling her a “champion.”

“Pam Bondi is a stellar selection by President Trump for Attorney General. Pam and I worked closely together when she was Florida’s Attorney General and I chaired Criminal Justice in the state house. She’s a proven litigator, an inspiring leader and a champion for all Americans. She will bring the needed reforms to DOJ,” Gaetz shared on X.