Who is Pam Bondi married to now? Clarifying her relationship with John Wakefield

Who is Pam Bondi married to now? Clarifying her relationship with John Wakefield

Pam Bondi stands out in American politics. She is a longtime ally of President Donald Trump and currently serves as the 87th attorney general of the United States. She experienced challenges in her past marriages but is now reportedly with John Wakefield.

Pam Bondi and John Wakefield
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi during a news conference at the DEA headquarters on July 15, 2025 (L) and with John Wakefield (R). Photo: Alex Wong, @pambondi on Instagram (modified by author)
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Key takeaways 

  • Pam Bondi is an American attorney, lobbyist, and politician.
  • She has been married and divorced twice, to Garret Barnes and Scott Fitzgerald. 
  • John Wakefield was first seen on Bondi's Instagram post in 2017.

Profile summary

Full namePamela Jo Bondi
GenderFemale
Date of birth17 November 1965
Age59 years old (as of August 2025)
Zodiac signScorpio
Place of birthTampa, Florida, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
EthnicityWhite
SexualityStraight
ReligionChristianity
Height5 feet 9 inches (175 cm)
Weight73 kilograms (160 lbs)
Body measurements in inches34-24-34
Body measurements in centimetres86-61-86
Hair colourBlonde
Eye colourBrown
FatherJoseph Bondi
MotherPatsy Loretta (née Hammer)
Children2 stepchildren (reportedly)
Marital statusDating
HusbandJohn Wakefield
SchoolC. Leon King High School in Tampa
University/collegeUniversity of Florida and Stetson University College of Law
ProfessionAttorney, lobbyist and politician
Net worth$10 million
Social mediaInstagram

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Who is Pam Bondi married to?

Bondi is allegedly married to John Wakefield. The couple has kept their relationship status private. The news that they may be married surfaced when President Donald Trump mentioned it during Pam's swearing-in in February 2025. He said:

I just want to introduce her handsome husband. I hate being around him; he looks too good. He’s been a tremendous factor with Pam and has a beautiful relationship.

Photos of Pam Bondi's engagement ring and the wedding ring worn by John further fueled speculation about their marriage. Neither Bondi nor Wakefield has publicly confirmed their marital status. 

Facts about John Wakefield
Facts about John Wakefield. Photo: @pambondi on Instagram (modified by author)
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Bondi mentioned John Wakefield in a 2017 Instagram post

Pam Bondi's supposed relationship with John Wakefield began in 2017, when she first shared photos with him on Instagram. It included one from a Bruno Mars concert in October 2017. She wrote:

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Great night at Bruno Mars w Chillura and friends.

Wakefield has occasionally appeared on her Instagram page since then. They attend events like Tampa Bay Buccaneers games and White House gatherings.

In February 2025, Wakefield stood beside Bondi during her swearing-in as U.S. Attorney General, holding the Bible she used for the oath. 

Pam Bondi, John Wakefield, mother Patsy Bondi, and U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas
L-R: Pam Bondi, John Wakefield, mother Patsy Bondi, and U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas in the Oval Office at the White House on February 05, 2025. Photo: Andrew Harnik
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Pam Bondi's husband is a real estate developer

Wakefield is a founding principal at VW Multifamily and Varner Wakefield Equity Partners, a private equity firm focused on real estate investments.

John previously worked in corporate banking and wealth management for nine years and led strategy and corporate development at Lykes Bros. for seven years. 

John Wakefield is involved in community service

He is also involved in the community, serving as board chair for Frameworks of Tampa Bay and founding the Tampa Oyster Fest and Gasparilla Music Festival. Describing himself on his LinkedIn profile, he wrote:

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I am always motivated to get the job done and drive results by energising others and getting them excited about the purpose and vision of the organisation. I also make it a priority to maintain optimism when faced with challenges and obstacles.

He graduated from the College of Charleston in 1994 and earned an International MBA from Thunderbird School of Global Management.

Pam Bondi and John Wakefield
United States Attorney General Pam Bondi and John Wakefield at CareFirst Arena on March 10, 2025, in Washington, DC. Photo: Mitchell Layton
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Insight into Pam Bondi's past marriages

Trump’s former defense lawyer has been married twice, with both marriages ending in divorce. Here is a breakdown of her relationships:

Garret Barnes (1990-1992)

A post by TheList says Bondi and Garret Barnes married in 1990, when she was 24 years old. She was starting her legal career. She earned her Juris Doctor degree from Stetson University College of Law that year and was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1991.

The couple divorced in 1992 after 22 months of marriage. Little is known about Pam Bondi's ex-husband, Barnes.

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Scott Fitzgerald (1996-2002)

Pam Bondi married Scott Fitzgerald in 1996, her second marriage, while working as a prosecutor. Britannica noted that the couple divorced in 2002 after nearly six years.

There was no public statement from Bondi about the reasons for their split. She kept details of their relationship largely private.

Pam Bondi did not marry Greg Henderson

Bondi got engaged to ophthalmologist Greg Henderson in 2012, almost 10 years after her previous marriage. Photos of them in a Caribbean resort sparked wedding rumours, but they later clarified that no ceremony took place, as the Tampa Bay Times published. 

The couple described themselves as ‘deeply in love’ and planned a small wedding in Tampa. The couple never tied the knot, and by 2015, separation rumours surfaced, suggesting they had parted ways.

Pam Bondi's boyfriend, Greg, is a widower with four grown-up kids from his previous marriage to Kathy, who passed away in 2002.

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Pam Bondi
Attorney General Pam Bondi at a roundtable in the State Dining Room at the White House on June 05, 2025, in Washington, DC. U.S. Photo: Anna Moneymaker
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Does Pam Bondi have children?

She does not have any kids as of 2025. According to his Instagram bio, Wakefield has three children, which would make Bondi a stepmother if they are indeed married.

Frequently asked questions 

  • How old is Pam Bondi? She is 59 years old as of August 2025.
  • Is Pam Bondi engaged? She was engaged to Greg Henderson, but they later called it off.
  • Is Pam Bondi still married? She is reportedly married to John Wakefield. 

Conclusion

Who is Pam Bondi married to now? John Wakefield seems to be her third husband. Various photos and public comments suggest that they have been together since 2017.

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