President Donald Trump formally nominated his former personal lawyer Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general on Monday, with the nomination now heading to the Senate for confirmation. Blanche has been acting in the role since April, after Trump dismissed Pam Bondi.
The move is hardly a surprise given Blanche's close ties to the president and his work defending him in high-profile criminal cases. As of 9 June 2026, the Senate is set to begin its review of the pick.