# Trump Nominates Acting AG Blanche for Permanent Post  
**Published:** 2026-06-04T19:26:54.000Z  
**Source:** [Nebraska Examiner](https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2026/06/04/repub/trump-picks-acting-ag-blanche-to-stay-on-full-time/)  
**AI-generated:** yes (claude-haiku-4-5-20251001)  
**Canonical:** https://lincolne.news/article/trump-nominates-acting-ag-blanche-for-permanent-post

President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he will nominate acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to serve as the nation's permanent chief law enforcement officer, according to [the Nebraska Examiner](https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2026/06/04/repub/trump-picks-acting-ag-blanche-to-stay-on-full-time/). The president revealed the decision at a White House event, stating "we are going to make him permanent attorney general" and expressing confidence that the nomination process would proceed quickly.

Blanche, a Florida resident and former federal prosecutor, has served as acting attorney general since Pam Bondi's departure in early April. He was previously confirmed by the GOP-led Senate as deputy attorney general in March 2025 on a party-line vote. Before joining the Trump administration, Blanche represented the president during his 2023-2024 New York state hush money trial, where Trump was convicted on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records.

The nomination is expected to face significant scrutiny on Capitol Hill. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer criticized the choice, saying Blanche is "loyal to the president alone – not the Constitution, not the rule of law." Democrats argue that Blanche's close personal relationship with Trump raises concerns about the Justice Department's independence and integrity.

Blanche has faced recent controversy over his handling of a proposed $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund designed to compensate individuals claiming wrongful prosecution. After bipartisan criticism—particularly over the possibility that January 6 Capitol rioters could receive compensation—Blanche announced Tuesday that the administration was abandoning the effort. The concession helped clear the way for Republican support on a roughly $70 billion immigration enforcement package.

The nomination also comes amid Democratic complaints about Blanche's oversight of the release of Jeffrey Epstein files, which initially exposed names of sexual abuse victims. Senate confirmation will require support from the GOP-controlled chamber, where Republicans hold a slim majority.

## Sources

- [Nebraska Examiner](https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2026/06/04/repub/trump-picks-acting-ag-blanche-to-stay-on-full-time/)

---

This article was generated by AI (claude-haiku-4-5-20251001) based on source material from Nebraska Examiner, enriched with 3 web searches. The original source is available at https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2026/06/04/repub/trump-picks-acting-ag-blanche-to-stay-on-full-time/.