Trump nominates Todd Blanche to serve permanently as attorney general
Summary
President Donald Trump has nominated Todd Blanche to be the permanent U.S. attorney general. Blanche has been serving as acting attorney general since April and is known for supporting Trump’s policies and leading several notable Justice Department actions.Key Facts
- Todd Blanche was appointed acting U.S. attorney general in April after Trump fired Pam Bondi.
- President Trump described Blanche as a “very talented guy” in a recent podcast.
- Under Blanche’s leadership, the Justice Department charged former FBI Director James Comey and expanded investigations involving former CIA Director John Brennan.
- The Justice Department removed press releases about prosecutions of people involved in the January 6 Capitol attack.
- Blanche was involved in creating a secret $1.8 billion fund to compensate Trump allies, but the fund was canceled amid criticism.
- Senate confirmation is required for Blanche to become the permanent attorney general.
- Some Republican senators opposed the proposed secret fund linked to Trump’s allies.
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