From Acting to Permanent: Trump Picks His Next Attorney General
President Trump has officially nominated Todd Blanche as the permanent Attorney General after serving as Acting AG. The announcement was made in the Rose Garden, where Trump praised Blanche's performance. Critics, including Senator Cory Booker, have expressed concerns about Blanche's qualifications and independence.
- ▪Todd Blanche has been serving as Acting Attorney General since April after the firing of Pam Bondi.
- ▪Trump announced Blanche's nomination during a video posted by Deputy Chief of Staff Dan Scavino.
- ▪Senator Cory Booker criticized Blanche, claiming he is unqualified and would prioritize loyalty to Trump.
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From Acting to Permanent: Trump Picks His Next Attorney General By Bob Hoge | 1:30 AM on June 04, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. AP Photo/Evan Vucci After President Trump fired Attorney General Pam Bondi in April, the speculation over who would replace her began in earnest. Would it be Trump’s former personal lawyer and confidante, Alina Habba? Or maybe the president’s hard-charging Deputy Chief of Staff, Stephen Miller? Some thought it might be Matt Whitaker, who was acting AG from 2018 to 2019 in Trump’s first administration after Jeff Sessions resigned at the president’s request.
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