Trump formally nominates Todd Blanche as attorney general
Summary
President Donald Trump officially nominated Todd Blanche to be the attorney general. Blanche has been the acting attorney general since April and was previously the deputy attorney general.Key Facts
- President Trump nominated Todd Blanche on Monday to be attorney general.
- Blanche has acted as attorney general since April after Pam Bondi was fired.
- He was deputy attorney general for just over a year before becoming acting attorney general.
- The White House sent Blanche’s nomination to the Senate for approval.
- Some Republican senators may be hesitant to support Blanche’s nomination.
- Senator Thom Tillis has not decided on his support and wants Blanche to condemn the January 6 Capitol riot.
- The nomination will be reviewed by the Senate Judiciary Committee.
- The story is still developing and may have updates.
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