A fiery confrontation erupted Tuesday during a Senate committee hearing when former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi went head-to-head with Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), exposing his long-scrutinized lies about serving in Vietnam. What began as a routine questioning quickly turned into a political spectacle that left the Democrat senator visibly shaken.
Blumenthal had attempted to corner Bondi over her past legal work, suggesting that her former law firm, Ballard Partners, may have lobbied the Justice Department to drop an investigation involving American Express Global Business Travel.
“In the merger that took place involving American Express GBT (Global Business Travel), I understand that Brian Ballard, a longtime backer and head of the law firm where you worked, was instrumental in lobbying the Justice Department to drop that lawsuit. … What conversations did you have with Mr. Ballard?” Blumenthal asked.
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