Pam Bondi was selected as the U.S. attorney general after Donald Trump announced the then-nominee on November 21, 2024, following Matt Gaetz‘s withdrawal from consideration. Now that Bondi is in under a new spotlight, many are curious about the AG’s career and personal life, such as her marital status and whether or not she has any children.
In his 2024 announcement, Trump called Bondi a “smart and tough” person, whom he’s known for “many years.” The two have been friends and allies.
“I am proud to announce former Attorney General of the great state of Florida, Pam Bondi, as our next attorney general of the United States,” Trump wrote in a social media post. “Pam was a prosecutor for nearly 20 years, where she was very tough on violent criminals, and made the streets safe for Florida families. Then, as Florida’s first female Attorney General, she worked to stop the trafficking of deadly drugs, and reduce the tragedy of Fentanyl overdose deaths, which have destroyed many families across our country. She did such an incredible job, that I asked her to serve on our opioid and drug abuse commission during my first term — we saved many lives!”
Learn more about Bondi and her family here.
Who Is Pam Bondi?
Bondi is Florida’s former attorney general. She was the first woman to be elected AG of the state. Bondi is also an attorney, having worked on Trump’s defense team when he was on trial for impeachment.
Is Pam Bondi Married?
Bondi has been married twice. She married her first husband, Garrett Barnes, in 1990, and they divorced in 1992. Bondi married her second husband, Scott Fitzgerald, in 1997. They divorced in 2002.
Bondi is not currently married, but she was reportedly engaged to Greg Henderson, an ophthalmologist, in 2012. As of 2025, she is in a relationship with her partner, John Wakefield.
Does Pam Bondi Have Children?
No, Bondi does not appear to have any children of her own. She tends to keep her personal life away from the public eye as much as possible, so she hasn’t shared many details about her family.
