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Senators articulated a critical perspective on the responsibilities of the Attorney General, encapsulated in the idea of being a "people's lawyer." This identity fundamentally requires that the Attorney General not merely serve as an extension of presidential power but be willing to assert the law's demands over political allegiances. The Senator highlighted a worrying trend in previous administrations, where Attorney Generals had devolved into what appeared to be personal legal counsels for the president. This observation prompted a demand for clarity from Ms. Bondi regarding whether she would have the fortitude to resist unethical directives from the White House.