Executive Branch

Trump Nominates Todd Blanche for Attorney General

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche testifies before the House Committee on Appropriations in Washington on June 2, 2026. (Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times)

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche testifies before the House Committee on Appropriations in Washington on June 2, 2026. (Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times)

Joseph Lord

Joseph Lord

Joseph Lord is a congressional reporter for The Epoch Times.

June 8, 2026Updated: June 8, 2026

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President Donald Trump on June 8 nominated acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to take up the post permanently.

The White House announced the nomination online in a short update with no additional text.

Blanche has served in an acting capacity since his predecessor, Pam Bondi, was fired on April 2.

This story is breaking and will be updated with additional information.

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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche testifies before the House Committee on Appropriations in Washington on June 2, 2026. (Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times)

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