Trump to nominate Blanche for attorney general on permanent basis

June 4, 2026

President Donald Trump has announced his intention to nominate Todd Blanche, currently serving as Acting Attorney General, for the permanent position leading the Department of Justice. Blanche, who previously worked as Trump's personal defense attorney in multiple high-profile cases including federal prosecutions related to classified documents and election interference, assumed the interim role after Trump dismissed Pam Bondi in April. Recently, Blanche faced a significant setback when a controversial $1.

Who is affected

Todd Blanche (nominee for permanent Attorney General position)
President Donald Trump (nominating Blanche)
Pam Bondi (removed from Attorney General position in April)
People who would have received compensation from the scrapped anti-weaponization fund
Senate members (responsible for confirmation process)
Department of Justice staff and personnel
Ghislaine Maxwell (interviewed by Blanche regarding Epstein documents)

What action is being taken

Trump is nominating Todd Blanche for permanent Attorney General position
The Senate confirmation process is underway or about to begin
The DOJ's anti-weaponization fund plan has been scrapped and is not moving forward

Why it matters

This appointment is significant because the Attorney General serves as the nation's top law enforcement official, overseeing all federal prosecutions and legal matters. Blanche's close personal and professional relationship with Trump—having served as his defense attorney in multiple criminal cases—raises questions about the independence of the Justice Department. The failed anti-weaponization fund initiative demonstrates the limits of executive authority and the importance of bipartisan oversight, even when a president's ally leads the DOJ.

What's next

The Senate will conduct confirmation hearings and vote on Blanche's permanent appointment
Trump expects the confirmation process to proceed "very quickly"
Pam Bondi will join the White House's new Presidential Council of Advisors on Science and Technology focusing on AI

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