Blanche sworn in as attorney general in White House ceremony led by Trump‑tied judge

Todd Blanche was sworn in as attorney general in an Oval Office ceremony without press access, officiated by Judge Emil Bove. Blanche—Trump’s former defense colleague—will lead a DOJ reshaped to align with the president’s agenda, a trajectory shaped by Bove’s controversial tenure at the department. Attendees included FBI Director Kash Patel and Stephen Miller, and Blanche’s family was present. The Senate confirmed Blanche 50–49, with Collins and Murkowski opposing.