Summary
President Donald Trump has appointed Todd Blanche as the acting U.S. Attorney General. Blanche was previously the deputy attorney general and has previously represented President Trump in legal matters.
Key Facts
- Todd Blanche is now the acting U.S. Attorney General.
- Before this role, Blanche was the deputy attorney general.
- President Donald Trump was Blanche's client in past criminal cases.
- Blanche's legal work for Trump occurred between Trump's first and second presidential terms.
- Trump appointed Blanche to lead the Justice Department.
