06/09/2026
BREAKING: Trump Nominates Todd Blanche for Attorney General
President Donald Trump has formally nominated Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to permanently lead the U.S. Department of Justice.
Blanche previously served as Trump’s personal defense attorney and has been acting attorney general since April. His nomination now requires Senate confirmation, where Republicans hold a narrow 53–47 majority.
Republican supporters say Blanche is experienced, committed to law enforcement, and qualified to lead the Justice Department. Democrats argue that his close ties to Trump raise serious concerns about whether he can protect the department’s independence.
The confirmation fight is expected to focus on one major question:
Can a former personal lawyer for the president serve as an independent attorney general?