Trump suggests he will make Todd Blanche permanent US attorney general
President Trump indicated that he plans to appoint Todd Blanche as the permanent US attorney general. During an interview, Trump expressed confidence in Blanche's future role, stating, 'I think he will.' This announcement comes as Blanche currently serves as the acting attorney general.
- ▪Todd Blanche is currently the acting US attorney general.
- ▪Trump expressed his belief that Blanche will be appointed permanently.
- ▪The statement was made during an interview on Pod Force One.
8 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 24 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 3 lean left, 1 centre, 3 right.
- ▪ Trump says he will nominate Todd Blanche as attorney general — Axios
- ▪ President Trump announces pick for next attorney general and more top headlines — Fox News
- ▪ Trump expected to nominate Todd Blanche as permanent attorney general — CBS News — Top
- ▪ From Acting to Permanent: Trump Picks His Next Attorney General — RedState
- ▪ President Trump says he will nominate Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general — NPR Topics: News
- ▪ Trump expected to nominate Todd Blanche as attorney general — Washington Examiner
- ▪ Trump indicates Blanche will be permanent attorney general — The Hill
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Todd Blanche speaks during a House oversight hearing on the Department of Justice in the US Capitol in Washington DC on 2 June 2026. Photograph: Bonnie Cash/UPI/ShutterstockView image in fullscreenTodd Blanche speaks during a House oversight hearing on the Department of Justice in the US Capitol in Washington DC on 2 June 2026. Photograph: Bonnie Cash/UPI/ShutterstockTrump administrationTrump suggests he will make Todd Blanche permanent US attorney generalUS president says ‘I think he will’ when asked if the acting attorney general would take on a permanent roleReutersWed 3 Jun 2026 07.48 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleDonald Trump said he believed he would make acting attorney general Todd Blanche permanent as the top US law enforcement officer.Asked in an interview…
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