Washington, D.C. — Today, the U.S. Senate voted to confirm Pam Bondi as U.S. Attorney General, raising serious concerns about the future of responsible investing, the clean energy economy, and America’s financial security.
In response, Unlocking America’s Future Spokesperson Kyle Herrig said the following:
“Pam Bondi’s confirmation represents a troubling step backward for American consumers, workers, and businesses. Bondi has consistently prioritized corporate interests and aligned herself with Trump’s extreme anti-ESG agenda. Her track record shows a disregard for the long-term stability of our economy and the well-being of everyday Americans. This confirmation is a clear signal that protecting profits for the powerful takes precedence over building a sustainable, equitable future.”
Additional Background:
- Bondi was endorsed by the Heritage Foundation, which has run campaigns against ESG investing as well as Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) who sponsored legislation in the Senate to supposedly “root out” ESG policies.
- In 2015, Pam Bondi joined 23 other Republican Attorneys General to challenge the Obama Administration’s Clean Power Plan.
- As Florida Attorney General, Bondi was known for her “business-friendly” approach, often meeting with companies like Bridgepoint Education and Herbalife, which were facing scrutiny from other states.
- After transitioning to corporate lobbying in 2019, she worked for major corporate clients like Uber and Amazon, as well as foreign entities linked to a Russian businesswoman convicted of embezzlement in Kuwait.
