Trump nominates Todd Blanche to serve permanently as attorney general
President Donald Trump has nominated Todd Blanche to serve permanently as the nation's attorney general. Blanche, who has been acting in the role since April after Pam Bondi was removed, is a former personal lawyer for Trump.

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AI-generatedPresident Donald Trump has nominated Todd Blanche to serve permanently as the nation's attorney general. Blanche, who has been acting in the role since April after Pam Bondi was removed, is a former personal lawyer for Trump. During his tenure, the Department of Justice has undertaken controversial actions, including pursuing criminal charges against former FBI Director James Comey and escalating investigations into former CIA Director John Brennan. Blanche was also involved in a proposed secretive fund to compensate Trump's allies, which was recently canceled. The nomination requires confirmation by the US Senate.
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5 extractedThe appointment will require confirmation in the US Senate.
Trump suggested earlier this week that Blanche was set to receive the nod.
Donald Trump has nominated Todd Blanche to serve permanently as attorney general.
Blanche played a key role in the effort to create a $1.8bn secretive fund to compensate Trump’s allies.
Under Blanche, the DOJ has pursued controversial actions including criminal charges against James Comey.