During the confirmation hearing for Pam Bondi, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for attorney general, Sen. Peter Welch, a Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee, expressed a positive outlook. He commended Bondi for doing a 'good job' during the hearing.
Addressing concerns raised by his fellow Democrats regarding Bondi's ability to remain independent, Welch emphasized that it is common for the president to appoint someone they trust. He stated, 'The president is always going to have somebody that he or she feels comfortable with.'
However, Welch also voiced apprehension about Trump's past statements regarding targeting his political adversaries. He expressed worry about the potential repercussions of Trump following through on his threats to pursue his opponents.
