Will make former personal lawyer Todd Blanche permanent attorney general: Donald Trump
Key points
- U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday (June 3, 2026) that he intended to nominate his former personal lawyer Todd Blanche as attorney general on a permanent basis.
- Also Read: U.S. Democrats say Pam Bondi refuses to answer Trump questions in Epstein probe Todd Blanche currently serves as acting chief of the Justice Department after Mr. Trump fired attorney general Pam Bondi following scrutiny over her handling of the release of investigative files regarding late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
- Mr. Blanche, the former number two in the Justice Department, has since pursued indictments for Mr. Trump's perceived enemies, including former FBI director James Comey.
- Trump told guests at a White House dinner that he planned to formally nominate Mr. Blanche to the official role on Thursday (June 4, 2026), according to footage shared by a White House official on social media.
- "Tomorrow, I'm instructing...
Quick context: President Donald Trump said on Wednesday (June 3, 2026) that he intended to nominate his former personal lawyer Todd Blanche as attorney general on a permanent basis.
๐ Source: The Hindu
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