MSNBC political scientist Jason Johnson expressed grave concern about President-elect Donald Trump’s choice of Pam Bondi as his pick for U.S. Attorney General. On Thursday’s “The Beat With Ari Melber,” Johnson called Bondi’s legal expertise a “dangerous and effective” asset for Trump, especially given her controversial history with immigration and education policies. Johnson warned that her competence would allow her to efficiently advance Trump’s conservative agenda, potentially causing significant harm to vulnerable communities.
Johnson’s remarks focused on Bondi’s record as Florida’s attorney general, where she gained a reputation for aggressively enforcing immigration laws. Johnson pointed out that Florida had been one of the most active states in deporting migrants, which could serve as a blueprint for nationwide policies under Bondi’s leadership at the Department of Justice. “Pam Bondi is exactly what I was saying in the last segment that we should all fear because she’s competent,” Johnson said. “We may not agree with her ideologically, but she actually knows how to do this job.”
MSNBC is melting down over Pam Bondi as Attorney General:
"We should all fear [her] because she's competent."
"She actually knows how to do this job."
"She knows what she's doing about immigration."
"She is a dangerous and effective pick."
— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) November 22, 2024
Bondi’s effectiveness was underscored by her efforts to tackle issues like immigration enforcement and student policy restrictions in Florida, both of which Johnson believes will be key components of her tenure as Attorney General. “She knows what she’s doing about immigration,” he said. “Florida has been very aggressive about migrants and deportation.”
In addition to her immigration stance, Bondi’s record on education policies was also highlighted, with Johnson emphasizing how she supported laws that limited student activism and manipulated funding. Johnson suggested that Bondi’s legal acumen could lead to a more effective enforcement of Trump’s agenda, something he views as harmful to civil liberties.
Despite the concerns from critics, Trump praised Bondi for her work on tackling drug trafficking in Florida, which he called a key accomplishment. The nomination, however, continues to fuel debates over her potential impact on both domestic and international policies.
Let’s check in with MSNBC see what they think about Trump’s pick for AG Pam Bondi 😂😭 pic.twitter.com/oYUA8w9yuy
— Politi_Rican 🇵🇷 𝕏 🇺🇸 (@TheRicanMemes) November 22, 2024
As the Senate prepares for her confirmation hearings, Bondi’s nomination is likely to face a battle from those who view her approach as an extension of Trump’s divisive policies. The confirmation process will undoubtedly highlight the growing divide over the future of U.S. legal and immigration systems.
