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Trump to nominate ex-lawyer Todd Blanche as US Attorney General

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President Trump announced his intention to nominate Todd Blanche as the permanent US Attorney General. Blanche, who has been serving as the acting Attorney General, is a former personal lawyer for Trump. His potential permanent appointment follows a period of tension and controversy, including the withdrawal of a proposed $1.8 billion fund for victims of alleged government "weaponization." AI

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Trump to nominate ex-lawyer Todd Blanche as US Attorney General

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Reuters ·

    Trump to nominate Todd Blanche as US attorney general

    President Donald Trump said he would ⁠move to ⁠nominate acting US Attorney ⁠General Todd Blanche on Thursday to permanently lead the Justice Department, which would make his former personal lawyer the nation’s top law enforcement officer. “He’s acting attorney general. Tomorrow. …

  2. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Andrew Pantazi ·

    Trump says he will nominate Todd Blanche as attorney general

    <p>President Trump will formally nominate acting Attorney General <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/04/02/trump-todd-blanche-acting-attorney-general" target="_blank">Todd Blanche</a> to lead the Justice Department, with the paperwork expected Thursday.</p><p><strong>Why it matt…

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