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Trump to Tap Acting AG Todd Blanche to Lead DOJ Permanently

Jun 4, 2026Center Left

President Donald Trump is making changes at the Justice Department, nominating acting attorney general Todd Blanche as its permanent director. Blanche replaced Pam Bondi after her firing and since then has notably investigated several of Trump’s perceived enemies.

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