MSNBC political scientist Jason Johnson expressed deep concern over President-elect Donald Trump’s choice of Pam Bondi as U.S. Attorney General, calling her a “dangerous and effective pick” during his Thursday appearance on “The Beat With Ari Melber.” Johnson’s criticism focused on Bondi’s experience in enforcing tough immigration policies and her record on education, suggesting that she would be a strong advocate for Trump’s controversial agenda that threatens civil rights and liberties.
Johnson praised Bondi’s competence, noting that while her policies might not align with progressive values, her experience and legal skills make her a formidable figure. “Pam Bondi is exactly what I was saying in the last segment that we should all fear because she’s competent,” Johnson stated. “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 tenure as Florida’s attorney general saw aggressive actions against immigrants, including deportations and efforts to restrict services for undocumented individuals. Johnson feared that as Attorney General, Bondi would push similar tactics at the national level, strengthening Trump’s immigration enforcement policies. “She knows what she’s doing about immigration. Florida has been very aggressive about migrants and deportation,” he said.
Johnson also criticized Bondi’s work on education laws in Florida, which have been seen as attempts to curb student rights and manipulate funding. He warned that if confirmed, Bondi would likely continue such policies, further restricting access to education and promoting conservative values in schools.
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
While Trump praised Bondi for her work on issues like drug trafficking, Johnson and others remain deeply concerned about the broader implications of her appointment. With her legal expertise and commitment to Trump’s agenda, Bondi’s nomination is likely to face significant scrutiny as it moves forward in the confirmation process.
