Trump says he will nominate acting AG Todd Blanche to permanently lead Justice Department
President Donald Trump announced his intention to nominate Todd Blanche as the permanent Attorney General of the Department of Justice. This decision follows Blanche's interim appointment after the firing of former Attorney General Pam Bondi. The announcement was made during a video recorded at a White House event.
- ▪Trump plans to nominate Todd Blanche to permanently lead the Department of Justice.
- ▪Blanche has been serving as acting Attorney General since Pam Bondi's firing in early April.
- ▪The announcement was made during a Rose Garden Club Dinner at the White House.
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Attorney general Trump says he will nominate acting AG Todd Blanche to permanently lead Justice Department Trump made the announcement in a video recorded during a Rose Garden Club Dinner on Wednesday evening By Michael Sinkewicz Fox News Published June 4, 2026 12:17am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Trump praises Bondi as 'loyal friend' after ouster Fox News contributor Jonathan Turley discusses President Donald Trump's decision to fire Pam Bondi and name Todd Blanche as interim attorney general. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump said Wednesday evening that he plans to nominate acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to permanently lead the Department of Justice.
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