Attorney General Pam Bondi‘s personal life has garnered attention since she became a prominent political figure. As of 2025, she is in a relationship with John Wakefield, a private equity firm founder, and they’ve been together since at least 2017. Here’s everything you need to know about him and their relationship.

John Wakefield’s Background

John Wakefield is the co-founder of Varner Wakefield Equity Partners, a private equity firm that focuses on real estate investments across the United States. Before starting the firm in 2015, Wakefield worked as a banker and later served as the vice president of corporate business development and strategy at Lykes Bros Inc. His LinkedIn profile also reveals that he holds a bachelor’s degree in English from the College of Charleston (1994) and an international business degree from the Thunderbird School of Global Management (1998).

Wakefield’s professional background in business development and real estate investments has placed him in influential circles, but he remains largely out of the public eye compared to his partner, Bondi.

How Pam Bondi and John Wakefield Met

While their relationship officially dates back to 2017, it’s unclear exactly when the couple began dating. Bondi first shared a glimpse of their relationship that year with an Instagram post from a Bruno Mars concert. In a selfie posted in October 2017, Bondi captioned the photo with, “Great night at Bruno Mars w Chillura’s and friends,” showing Wakefield alongside some of their friends at the event.

Since then, Wakefield has been a visible figure by Bondi’s side at various events.

Wakefield at Bondi’s Swearing-In Ceremony

Wakefield showed his support for Bondi during her swearing-in ceremony as the United States Attorney General in February 2025. He was present next to Bondi as she took the oath, holding the Bible she swore on, with Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas presiding over the ceremony. During the ceremony, President Donald Trump referred to Wakefield as Bondi’s “very handsome husband,” leading to speculation about their marital status. However, neither Bondi nor Wakefield have confirmed whether they are officially married.

Despite the President’s remarks, Bondi and Wakefield have not disclosed if they have tied the knot, keeping their relationship relatively private.

Bondi Shares Their Relationship on Social Media

Pam Bondi has occasionally posted moments from her personal life with Wakefield on her Instagram. These include a carousel of pictures in 2018, when they celebrated Christmas at the White House and posed with President Trump in the Oval Office. She has also shared special moments like Wakefield’s birthday in 2017, posting a selfie of the couple and a picture of Wakefield with his three children by the pool.

One of their most recent public displays together came in 2022, when Bondi posted a photo of the couple posing in a scenic spot in Ireland.

Wakefield’s Family Life

John Wakefield has three children, as indicated on his Instagram bio. Though he keeps a relatively low profile, glimpses of his family life are occasionally shared through social media posts. His children have been seen in some of the photos Bondi has posted, including on the occasion of his birthday.

Final Thoughts

While Pam Bondi‘s professional life and political career often take center stage, her relationship with John Wakefield continues to capture attention. Together, the couple has maintained a relatively private yet publicly supportive relationship. Whether or not they are married, Wakefield has clearly played a significant role in Bondi’s personal and professional journey, including during her time as Attorney General.