Trump nominates Todd Blanche as attorney general amid DOJ scrutiny

President Trump nominated acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to be the permanent AG, replacing Pam Bondi. Blanche has led the DOJ in acting capacity for over two months and previously helped secure IRS immunity for Trump, his family, and the Trump Organization in relation to pre‑settlement tax returns in a $10 billion IRS lawsuit. He has drawn GOP criticism over the DOJ’s so‑called Anti‑Weaponization Fund, which was halted after backlash. Bondi testified Blanche led efforts to release Epstein files, a point of contention regarding potential conflicts; Blanche defended his actions before a House subcommittee and said the immunity deal would remain in place. Confirmation is pending Senate approval.