Schiff is back to his devious ways now that Trump is about to be in office.
During a recent appearance on MSNBC, Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) criticized Pam Bondi, President Trump’s nominee for Attorney General, for being overly cautious in her responses during her confirmation hearing. According to Schiff, Bondi was “terrified” of upsetting the incoming president and was reluctant to voice any opposition to his policies or actions. Schiff’s comments centered on her inability to commit to preserving evidence related to the January 6 investigation, which he argued demonstrated a lack of independence.
Schiff went further, suggesting that Bondi’s failure to assert herself during the confirmation process raised concerns about how she would handle pressures from the president once in office. “If she’s unwilling to answer basic questions from Congress now, what will she do when faced with more pressing legal or ethical challenges down the road?” he asked.
The California senator’s criticism was rooted in concerns about accountability. He pointed to the Supreme Court’s ruling granting the president “absolute immunity” from prosecution for official acts, arguing that this decision further emphasized the need for an Attorney General who could stand firm in the face of presidential overreach. Schiff stressed that with such legal protections in place, it is more important than ever to have an Attorney General who would refuse to comply with unlawful or unethical directives from the White House.
Throughout the confirmation hearing, Bondi faced pointed questions from Democratic senators, particularly about whether she would be willing to push back against any illegal or unconstitutional requests from President Trump. In response, Bondi maintained that she could not engage in hypotheticals, effectively sidestepping direct answers.
For Republicans, these concerns are a reminder of the need for an Attorney General who will not only be loyal to the president but also uphold the rule of law, ensuring that the Department of Justice remains independent and accountable to the Constitution.
