Pam Bondi Height, Age, Boyfriend, Husband, Family, Biography

Bio/Wiki
Real Name	Pamela Jo Bondi
Profession(s)	• Politician • Attorney • Lobbyist
Physical Stats
Height (approx.)	5' 4" (163 cm)
Eye Colour	Newborn Gray
Hair Colour	Light Golden Blonde
Politics
Political Party	Democratic Party (till 2000) Republican Party (2000 - Present)
Awards, Honours, Achievements	2012: National Association of Attorneys General President’s Award 2013: Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida Champion of Independent Education in Florida 2017: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Award for Excellence in Fighting Fraud, Waste, and Abuse 2018: Florida Prosecuting Attorneys Association Furtherance of Justice Award and Drug Free America Lifetime Achievement Award
Personal Life
Date of Birth	17 November 1965 (Wednesday)
Age (as of 2024)	59 Years
Birthplace	Tampa, Florida, USA
Zodiac sign	Scorpio
Nationality	American
Hometown	Temple Terrace, Florida
School	C. Leon King High School, Tampa
College/University	• University of Florida (1987) • Stetson University College of Law, Florida (1990)
Educational Qualification(s)	• Bachelor of Arts with a major in Criminal Justice from the University of Florida • Juris Doctor from the Stetson University College of Law
Ethnicity	Caucasian
Controversies	Connection to Scientology: Pam Bondi's ties to Scientology became a source of controversy in 2010 when wealthy Scientologists hosted several fundraisers for her political campaigns. Critics raised concerns about her relationship with the church, given Scientology's controversial reputation and history of legal disputes. Bondi defended the relationship by stating that the group supported her efforts to combat human trafficking. However, many questioned whether her connections to Scientology influenced her political decisions. [1]Tampa Bay Times Lender Processing Services: In 2011, Bondi was involved in a controversial incident where she pressured two attorneys to resign from their investigation into a financial services company named Lender Processing Services (now Black Knight). The company was at the centre of a scandal over the practice of 'rob signing' mortgage documents. After their resignation, Bondi received campaign contributions from the company, leading to accusations of possible quid pro quo, although she denied any wrongdoing. [2]The Florida Times-Union Postponed Execution for Fundraiser: In 2013, Pam asked Florida Governor Rick Scott to delay a death row inmate's execution because it overlapped with her fundraising event. This decision drew heavy criticism from the public and media, as many viewed it as prioritising politics over justice. Bondi later admitted it was a mistake and apologised for the decision. [3]Newsweek Backlash Over Trump Donation: In 2013, Pam Bondi faced backlash after her political committee received $25,000 from the Donald J. Trump Foundation. This raised concerns as her office had received numerous fraud complaints about Trump University and was considering joining a lawsuit against it. Days after the donation, Bondi decided not to pursue action against Trump University. Critics questioned the ethics of the donation, though both Bondi and Donald Trump denied any wrongdoing. Backlash Over LGBTQ Rights: In 2016, Pam faced criticism for her mixed views on LGBTQ rights. As Florida's Attorney General, she once opposed same-sex marriage and other LGBTQ issues. However, after the Orlando nightclub shooting in June 2016, she expressed support for the LGBTQ community. This led to a heated exchange with CNN's Anderson Cooper, who pointed out the contradiction between her past actions and recent statements. Bondi defended herself, accusing Cooper of spreading anger and hate. [4]The Daily Beast Criticism Over Hosting a TV Show: In August 2018, Pam Bondi faced backlash for hosting chat show 'The Five' on Fox News while still serving as Florida Attorney General. Although Fox News claimed the Florida Commission on Ethics approved her appearance, a commission spokeswoman denied this, saying no decision had been made about whether it broke ethics rules. The Tampa Bay Times called it "unprecedented" for an elected official to host a TV show. [5]Tampa Bay Times
Social Media	• Instagram • Facebook • Twitter
Relationships & More
Marital Status	Separated
Affairs/Boyfriends	• Greg Henderson (ophthalmologist) (till 2015) • John Wakefield (2017 - Present)
Marriage Date	First Marriage: Year, 1990 Second Marriage: Year, 1996
Family
Husband/Spouse	First Husband: Garret Barnes (m. 1990; div. 1992) Second Husband: Scott Fitzgerald (m. 1996; div. 2002)
Parents	Father- Joseph Bondi (Mayor of Temple Terrace) Mother- Patsy Bondi
Siblings	Brother- Brad Bondi (lawyer) Sister- Beth Bondi McIntyre
Other Relatives	Uncle - Raymond (soldier in the US military during World War II)
Money Factor
Net Worth (approx.)	$3 million (as of 2024)

Some Lesser Known Facts About Pam Bondi

• Pam Bondi grew up in Temple Terrace, Florida.

• She belongs to an Italian heritage, with ancestral roots in the Campania region of Italy.
  

  A childhood picture of Pam Bondi (right) and her sister, Beth Bondi McIntyre, captured in 1974

• Pam joined the Delta Delta Delta sorority while studying at the University of Florida.

• She became a member of the Florida Bar on 24 June 1991.

• Pam has appeared as a guest on various shows including MSNBC’s ‘Scarborough Country’ (2003) and Fox News’ ‘Hannity’ (2009). She once co-hosted Fox News’ chat show ‘The Five’ for three consecutive days.
  

  Pam Bondi in a still from the show ‘Hannity’

• Pam started her career as a prosecutor and spokeswoman in Hillsborough County, Florida, where she served as an Assistant State Attorney. She later resigned from this position to run for Florida’s Attorney General.

• In 2006, Bondi handled the case of a former professional baseball pitcher Dwight Gooden, who violated his probation by using cocaine. Instead of choosing a rehab, Gooden decided to serve a one-year prison sentence to avoid a longer term if he failed in rehab.
  

  Dwight Gooden

• In 2007, Pam prosecuted the case of 14-year-old Martin Anderson, who died in 2006 at a Florida boot camp after being forced to run when he was tired. This incident led to the closing of Florida’s juvenile boot camps.

• In 2010, Pam contested the Republican primary for Florida Attorney General and won with 459,022 votes.

• In the 2010 general election for Florida Attorney General, Bondi defeated Dan Gelber with 2,882,868 votes and became the state’s first female Attorney General.

• Pam Bondi officially began her term as the 37th Attorney General of Florida on 4 January 2011 and served until 8 January 2019.

• During her tenure, she inherited a lawsuit against the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) from her predecessor, Bill McCollum. She made the healthcare lawsuit a key issue and campaigned for its cause.

• In March 2012, Pam became the main spokesperson for the 26 states challenging the ACA in the Supreme Court, arguing that the law was unconstitutional. The Supreme Court held oral arguments on the ACA from 26 March to 28 March.

• In 2012, Pam got engaged to an ophthalmologist named Greg Henderson. However, they parted ways in 2015.

• Bondi contested the 2014 general election for Florida Attorney General and was re-elected with 3,222,524 votes. She defeated the Democratic Party candidate George Sheldon.

• In 2016, Pam spoke at the Republican National Convention held at the Quicken Loans Arena (now Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse) in Cleveland, Ohio. During her speech, she led the crowd in chanting “Lock her up,” referring to the investigation into Hillary Clinton‘s use of a private email server while she was Secretary of State.
  

  20 July 2016: Pam Bondi while speaking at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio

• In 2018, Bondi joined 19 other Republican-led states in a lawsuit against the Affordable Care Act. The lawsuit aimed to remove protections that prevented health insurance companies from charging higher premiums or denying coverage to people with pre-existing conditions.

• After leaving her role as Florida Attorney General in 2019, Pam Bondi started working for Ballard Partners, a lobbying firm connected to Donald Trump. She became a registered foreign agent, representing the Government of Qatar.
  

  Pam Bondi and Donald Trump during a meeting at the White House

• In November 2019, Pam joined the Trump administration to help during Donald Trump’s impeachment proceedings. She was granted special government employee status, allowing her to work for the government while also serving as a lobbyist for the Arab lobby.

• On 17 January 2020, Pam joined Trump’s defence team for the Senate impeachment trial. She claimed that Joe Biden and his son, Hunter, were involved in corruption related to Hunter’s work with Burisma in Ukraine.

• Pam Bondi supported Donald Trump during the 2020 Republican National Convention. After the election, she joined Trump in claiming there was significant voter fraud in swing states like Georgia, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin while votes were still being counted.
  

  4 November 2020: Pam Bondi while speaking during a news conference on legal challenges to vote counting in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

• On 5 November 2020, Pam appeared on Fox News, where host Steve Doocy asked her to prove her voter fraud claims. Bondi did not provide any evidence. She also incorrectly stated that Trump had won Pennsylvania, even though votes were still being counted, and Biden eventually won the state.

• After the 2020 elections, Trump appointed Bondi to the board of trustees at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Many news outlets including the Palm Beach Post said that this was a reward for her support during his presidency.

• In 2024, Pam headed the legal team of the America First Policy Institute (AFPI), an organisation focused on shaping policies for Donald Trump’s potential second term. She also filed lawsuits related to voting issues in key states for the 2024 presidential elections.
  

  Pam Bondi at a rally for Donald Trump before the 2024 presidential elections

• On 21 November 2024, President-elect Donald Trump announced that Pam Bondi would be nominated for the US Attorney General position after Matt Gaetz withdrew from the nomination process.

• Pam Bondi is an avid animal lover and has a pet dog named Brody. She often posts pictures with other dogs and actively supports their well-being.
  

  Pam Bondi with her pet dog, Brody

  

  Pam Bondi’s Instagram post about the K9s For Warriors program, which saves dogs and unites them with veterans

• She is adventurous and enjoys activities like standup paddleboarding.
  

  Pam Bondi while standup paddleboarding