Trump nominates acting Attorney General Todd Blanche for permanent DOJ role
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By: Ashley Murray - June 4, 2026 6:50 pm
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President Donald Trump announced he will nominate acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, his former personal lawyer, to permanently lead the Department of Justice. Blanche has been serving in an acting capacity since Pam Bondi left the administration in early April. Trump made the announcement at a White House outdoor event and expressed confidence that the nomination process would move quickly.
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