President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that he plans to nominate Todd Blanche as the permanent attorney general, according to a video posted by a White House aide. Blanche has been serving in an acting capacity since April when Pam Bondi was fired from the role.
Key Takeaways
President Donald Trump announced plans to nominate Todd Blanche as permanent attorney general after serving in an acting role since April. Blanche's tenure has been marked by controversial actions, including pursuing cases against Trump foes and proposing a $1.8 billion fund for allies, which was later scrapped due to bipartisan backlash.
- Trump announces intention to nominate Todd Blanche as permanent attorney general
- Blanche served as acting AG since April after Pam Bondi's firing
- Proposed $1.776 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' sparked bipartisan criticism and was abandoned
- Blanche oversaw indictment of former FBI Director James Comey and other Trump foes
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▼Source Claims Check
High ConsensusAll 5 publishers report consistent facts across 4 key claims.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nomination Announcement | Broad Agreement | Trump announces Blanche as AG nominee | |
| Acting Role Duration | Broad Agreement | Blanche acting AG since April 2024 firing of Bondi | |
| $1.776 Billion Fund Proposal | Broad Agreement | $1.8bn fund proposed, then scrapped due to backlash | |
| James Comey Indictment | Broad Agreement | Blanche oversaw indictment of James Comey over social media photo |
Nomination Announcement
Broad AgreementTrump announces Blanche as AG nominee
Acting Role Duration
Broad AgreementBlanche acting AG since April 2024 firing of Bondi
$1.776 Billion Fund Proposal
Broad Agreement$1.8bn fund proposed, then scrapped due to backlash
James Comey Indictment
Broad AgreementBlanche oversaw indictment of James Comey over social media photo
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Blanche's tenure has been marked by aggressive actions aligned with Trump's agenda, including accelerating investigations into perceived political opponents and proposing a $1.776 billion fund to compensate allies for alleged political persecution. The proposed fund faced bipartisan backlash and was scrapped earlier this week due to widespread condemnation.
Blanche has also pursued high-profile cases against Trump foes, such as the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey over a social media photo. He appointed Joseph diGenova to oversee an investigation into whether former law enforcement officials conspired to undermine Trump. These actions have drawn criticism from Democrats and some Republicans.
Blanche's nomination will require Senate confirmation, where he is expected to face scrutiny over his controversial moves as acting attorney general. Despite maintaining that he feels no pressure from the president, Blanche's actions have been seen by critics as carrying out Trump's campaign of retribution against perceived enemies.
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