Todd Blanche sworn in as U.S. attorney general after Senate confirmation
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Todd Blanche, former personal lawyer to President Donald Trump, was confirmed by the Senate and sworn in as attorney general, succeeding Pam Bondi.
Todd Blanche was sworn in as the United States attorney general on Monday at a White House ceremony after the Senate confirmed his appointment. The 52-year-old, who had served as acting attorney general since April, previously acted as Donald Trump’s personal criminal defense lawyer and joined the Justice Department as deputy attorney general in early 2025. Blanche becomes the second Senate-confirmed attorney general of Trump’s second term, following Pam Bondi, who was removed earlier this year.
Since assuming the acting role, Blanche oversaw the departure of more than 200 prosecutors and agents involved in investigations related to Trump and advanced a broad interpretation of presidential authority. His tenure has faced several courtroom setbacks, including a federal judge’s ruling that sent findings to bar authorities for possible disciplinary action.
The administration’s press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, posted a congratulatory message on social media after the closed-door confirmation. Lawmakers continue to call for the release of Jeffrey Epstein-related files, and Democrats have criticized Blanche for continuing policies they say hinder transparency.
Blanche now leads the Justice Department after President Trump dismissed Bondi, citing dissatisfaction with the department’s actions against political opponents.