Todd Blanche is sworn in as attorney general after bruising confirmation fight
Summary
Todd Blanche was sworn in as the U.S. attorney general after a close Senate vote. He has been acting attorney general since April and faces challenges related to the Justice Department’s direction under President Donald Trump.Key Facts
- Todd Blanche was confirmed by the Senate in a 50-49 vote.
- Blanche served as President Trump’s personal lawyer before becoming attorney general.
- He took the oath of office at the White House, administered by a federal appeals court judge.
- Blanche has led the Justice Department in an acting role since Pam Bondi was fired in April.
- Two Republican senators opposed his confirmation due to concerns about politicization of the Justice Department.
- Blanche oversaw investigations of Trump’s political opponents, including former FBI Director James Comey.
- Blanche defended the Trump administration’s involvement with the Justice Department and said the president has a right to be involved.
- Blanche’s nomination moved forward after he agreed to cancel a $1.8 billion fund meant for Trump allies affected by the Justice Department.
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