Trump indicates Blanche will be permanent attorney general

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Coverage diverges in how the outlets frame Trump's comments. The Guardian emphasizes Trump's suggestion as a possibility, using language that implies uncertainty about Blanche's nomination. In contrast, The Hill presents the information…

Jun 3, 2026 · 4:36 PM UTC ·3 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 31 views

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Trump indicates Blanche will be permanent attorney general

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Todd’s doing a very good job at DOJ,” Trump said during an appearance on “Pod Force One.” Asked if he would be attorney general, Trump said “I think he will.” Blanche has been leading the department since Trump fired former Attorney General Pam Bondi in April, elevated after serving as No. Blanche, during a congressional appearance Tuesday that followed bipartisan backlash over the creation of the fund, said DOJ would “not be moving forward” with the fund. However, he said he would not withdraw a memo that barred prosecutors and the IRS from reviewing any of Trump’s tax returns, or those of his family and businesses.

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▪Todd’s doing a very good job at DOJ,” Trump said during an appearance on “Pod Force One.” Asked if he would be attorney general, Trump said “I think he will.” Blanche has been leading the department since Trump fired former Attorney Genera
▪Blanche, during a congressional appearance Tuesday that followed bipartisan backlash over the creation of the fund, said DOJ would “not be moving forward” with the fund.
▪However, he said he would not withdraw a memo that barred prosecutors and the IRS from reviewing any of Trump’s tax returns, or those of his family and businesses.

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Administration Trump indicates Blanche will be permanent attorney general Comments: by Rebecca Beitsch - 06/03/26 12:36 PM ET Comments: Link copied by Rebecca Beitsch - 06/03/26 12:36 PM ET Comments: Link copied NOW PLAYING President Trump indicated Wednesday he plans to tap acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to take on the role more permanently, though he would not give a timeline for a nomination. “He’s a very talented guy. Todd’s doing a very good job at DOJ,” Trump said during an appearance on “Pod Force One.” Asked if he would be attorney general, Trump said “I think he will.” Blanche has been leading the department since Trump fired former Attorney General Pam Bondi in April, elevated after serving as No. 2 in the department.

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