President Trump says he will nominate Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general
President Trump announced his intention to nominate Todd Blanche as attorney general, following his tenure as acting attorney general. Blanche has been a controversial figure, having pursued investigations into Trump's political opponents and proposed a contentious fund for compensating allies. The nomination comes amid backlash from both Democrats and some Republicans regarding Blanche's actions and the politicization of the Justice Department.
- ▪President Trump plans to formally nominate Todd Blanche as attorney general.
- ▪Blanche has faced criticism for his aggressive investigations into Trump's foes and the proposed 'Anti-Weaponization Fund.'
- ▪The fund was scrapped after bipartisan backlash, and Blanche's actions have raised concerns about the politicization of the Justice Department.
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Politics President Trump says he will nominate Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general June 4, 20261:50 AM ET By The Associated Press Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche testifies before the House Appropriations Committee, Tuesday, June 2, 2026 in Washington. Allison Robbert/AP hide caption toggle caption Allison Robbert/AP WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he will nominate Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general, tapping his former personal lawyer who has aggressively pursued the Republican president's agenda while leading the Justice Department in an acting role.
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