During a tense Senate confirmation hearing, Trump's pick for Attorney General, Pamela Bondi, evaded questions from Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) regarding her stance on the 2020 election's legitimacy and the 14th Amendment’s vital protection of birthright citizenship. Her non-responses highlight the ongoing refusal of Trump appointees to disavow election denialism and underscore a troubling disregard for constitutional rights.
Bondi Dodges Accountability on Birthright Citizenship in Senate Hearing
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Jan-19
Immigration
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In her Tuesday confirmation hearing, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Attorney General, Pamela Bondi, had a contentious exchange with Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) about 2020 election denialism and the 14th Amendment’s guarantee of birthright citizen…
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Jan-19
Immigration
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In the face of biased questioning from Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) during her confirmation hearing, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Attorney General, Pamela Bondi, exhibited unwavering resolve. Addressing contentious issues like the 2020 election and birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment, Bondi refused to be drawn into the Democrats' narrative, signaling a strong stance against politicizing constitutional interpretations.
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