Trump nominates his ex-lawyer Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general
Acting in the role since April, Blanche faces Senate confirmation after controversial DoJ moves Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Donald Trump has nominated Todd Blanche to serve permanently as attorney general, lining up his former personal lawyer to be the country’s top law enforcement officer. The US president suggested earlier this week that Blanche, who was appointed on an acting basis in April after the president fired Pam Bondi , was set to receive t
President Donald Trump has officially selected Todd Blanche to serve as the permanent United States Attorney General. Blanche, who previously acted as the president’s personal legal counsel, has been serving in the position on an interim basis since April following the departure of Pam Bondi. The nomination marks a significant transition for the Department of Justice, placing a close associate of the president at the helm of federal law enforcement. Blanche now faces a formal confirmation process in the Senate to secure the role permanently. Trump has publicly praised his nominee’s professional capabilities, signaling strong support for his leadership within the administration.
The appointment of a former personal lawyer to lead the Department of Justice carries major implications for the independence and future direction of federal legal operations.
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