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While Bondi's specific agenda as Attorney General remains unclear, it is anticipated that she will focus on illegal immigration cases—an issue Trump has heavily emphasized. Unlike her predecessor, Merrick Garland, who has stressed due process and gradual reform, Trump seems inclined to utilize federal and state resources aggressively to expedite his plans for tackling undocumented immigration and deportations.
Following Gates's withdrawal, the former Congressman publicly praised Bondi, asserting that she would likely face a smoother path to Senate approval. Gates, who is under investigation by the House Ethics Committee over allegations of inappropriate conduct and drug use—claims he has denied—has decided not to seek reelection next year.