President-elect Donald Trump’s decision to nominate former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi to U.S. attorney general appears to have been a good choice, according to several Republicans who see smooth sailing ahead for her Senate confirmation.

Trump named Bondi after his first choice, former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.), generated a firestorm of controversy and no small amount of Senate opposition from some Republicans in the upper chamber as they prepare to take control in January after seizing a majority over Democrats.

“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 posted on Truth Social, adding that that Bondi has the experience the office needs.

“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,” Trump wrote.

“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!” he added.

“For too long, the partisan Department of Justice has been weaponized against me and other Republicans – Not anymore. Pam will refocus the DOJ to its intended purpose of fighting Crime, and Making America Safe Again. I have known Pam for many years — She is smart and tough, and is an AMERICA FIRST Fighter, who will do a terrific job as Attorney General!” Trump added.

GOP senators and others quickly voiced their support.