Trump nominates Todd Blanche for attorney general amid controversy over DOJ fund
The nomination sets up a confirmation fight over Blanche’s role in Justice Department actions tied to Trump’s political and legal interests.
- On Monday, President Donald Trump formally nominated acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, with The White House sending his nomination to the Senate to initiate the confirmation process.
- Blanche has served as acting attorney general since April following the firing of Pam Bondi, having previously spent over a year as deputy attorney general overseeing the Justice Department's criminal and national security work.
- Although Blanche needs only a simple majority vote for confirmation, his role in a controversial $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund may complicate the process and generate scrutiny.
- Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina told reporters last Thursday that his support hinges on Blanche condemning the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot, calling this the "key" to winning his vote.
- Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley pledged to support Blanche and move quickly on the nomination, stating the committee's work to process it is already underway.
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Trump Officially Appoints Todd Blanche as Attorney General
Already a subscriber? Make sure to log into your account before viewing this content. You can access your account by hitting the “login” button on the top right corner. Still unable to see the content after signing in? Make sure your card on file is up-to-date. President Trump has nominated Todd Blanche, his former personal lawyer, to serve as attorney general. Getting into it: The nomination, sent to the Senate on Monday, would make p…
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