On June 8, 2026, President Trump formally nominated Todd Blanche, the Acting Attorney General, to serve in the role permanently. Blanche, who previously served as the No. 2 at the Department of Justice (DOJ), has been leading the department for the past two months following the dismissal of former Attorney General Pam Bondi.
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Trump nominates Todd Blanche as permanent Attorney General
President Trump has nominated Todd Blanche to be the permanent Attorney General. Blanche has been acting in the role for two months after the previous Attorney General, Pam Bondi, was fired.
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