In Gaetz’s place, the president chose Pam Bondi for the role.

Bondi strongly denied any wrongdoing or link between the money and her decision.

I have a lot of respect for her.

Donald Trump looking at Pam Bondi in court

Never spoke to her about that at all.

[…] And she has done an amazing job as the attorney general of Florida.

She is very popular," (viaThe Washington Post).

Donald Trump sitting next to Pam Bondi

chants about his Democratic opponent, Hillary Clinton.

He was ultimately acquitted.

In November 2020, Bondi also supported Trump’s unfounded claims that Biden had won the election unfairly.

Thus, it seems as though her continued allegiance has been rewarded.