A ‘Business-Friendly’ Lawyer’s Rise From Lobbyist to Attorney General Pick

Halfway through the first Trump administration, Carnival Corporation hired lobbyist Pam Bondi to seek aid from President Trump in fending off potential lawsuits related to its operations in Cuba. Despite not receiving support from the president, Bondi’s past as Florida’s attorney general and subsequent lobbyist work has raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest as she is nominated for U.S. attorney general. Bondi’s history of representing corporate clients, including foreign entities, and her close ties to Trump have drawn scrutiny regarding her ability to prioritize the public’s interests over personal or political gains.

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