Trump Expected to Nominate Todd Blanche as Permanent Attorney General

President Donald Trump is expected to nominate acting Attorney General Todd Blanche for the position permanently in the coming days, according to a senior administration official. Blanche was appointed to lead the Justice Department in an acting capacity after the dismissal of then-Attorney General Pam Bondi in April. White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson stated that Trump has a good relationship with Blanche and is satisfied with his performance. In a recent interview, Trump indicated that he believes Blanche will be nominated and ruled out other candidates, including Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Blanche's confirmation may face challenges due to bipartisan concerns regarding Trump's IRS settlement, which included a controversial fund related to the January 6 Capitol attack. Blanche has reportedly built relationships with GOP lawmakers that could assist in his confirmation process. Earlier this week, he testified that the administration is not proceeding with the fund. Bondi's firing was linked to backlash over the Justice Department's handling of Jeffrey Epstein's files, with her attributing some responsibility to Blanche during a recent committee interview.