U.S. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche leads a news conference to announce results of their investigation into potential antitrust violations in the meat-packing industry at the Justice Department in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 4, 2026. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
(Washington, DC) – Todd Blanche is nearing a full Senate confirmation vote to become President Trump’s attorney general, putting one of the president’s closest legal allies on track for a defining role at the Justice Department.
Blanche’s nomination has drawn intense attention because of his past work representing Trump and his expected approach to federal law enforcement priorities.
Republicans have framed Blanche as a loyal and experienced attorney who can carry out the administration’s agenda. Democrats have raised questions about independence, oversight and the Justice Department’s role in politically sensitive cases.
A final Senate vote would determine whether Blanche takes charge of the department at a time when immigration enforcement, violent crime, public corruption and federal investigations remain central political issues.
