Trump Nominates Acting AG Todd Blanche for Permanent DOJ Post

President Trump announced in a Rose Garden event that he will nominate acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to become the permanent head of the Justice Department. Blanche has led the DOJ since April and is seen as loyal to Trump, with actions aimed at pursuing Trump’s political foes. His tenure included an indictment involving former FBI Director James Comey over a seashell photo, though related prosecutions have faced setbacks. The nomination now goes to the Senate for confirmation.