Blanche sworn in as attorney general, formally taking reins at DOJ
Summary
Todd Blanche was sworn in as the United States attorney general after the Senate confirmed him by a narrow vote. He had been serving as acting attorney general since April and was formally nominated by President Donald Trump in June.Key Facts
- Todd Blanche took the oath of office as attorney general at the White House, administered by Judge Emil Bove.
- Blanche was confirmed by the Senate with a 50-49 vote after a long session just before the August recess.
- Some Republicans initially opposed Blanche due to concerns about a $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund at the Justice Department.
- Blanche rescinded the order that established the fund, which eased opposition from key Republican senators.
- Senator Bill Cassidy’s support was decisive for Blanche’s confirmation, despite opposition from Senators Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski.
- Blanche was part of President Trump’s legal defense team during Trump’s 2023 indictment and was nominated by Trump after winning the 2024 election.
- Blanche has a law degree from Brooklyn Law School and experience as a federal prosecutor in New York.
- Prior to joining the Justice Department, Blanche worked at several law firms and started his own firm in 2023.
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