Bondi is a longtime Trump loyalist, known for her strong advocacy for conservative causes — and she's no stranger to controversy.

In Ms. Bondi, who served on his legal team during his first impeachment, the president-elect turned to a loyal ally to put his stamp on a Justice Department that he sees as hostile to him.

The announcement came just hours after the President-elect’s first pick, former Rep. Matt Gaetz, withdrew his name from consideration.