President Donald Trump officially endorsed acting Attorney General Todd Blanche for the permanent position on Tuesday, urging Senate Republicans to move quickly to confirm him as the nation’s next attorney general.
In a lengthy post on Truth Social, Trump praised Blanche’s leadership at the Department of Justice and argued that his tenure has produced significant results in the fight against violent crime, illegal drugs, and government misconduct. The president said Blanche has helped restore confidence in the Justice Department while advancing key priorities of the administration.
According to Trump, the Justice Department has overseen a sharp decline in violent crime, including what he described as one of the lowest murder rates in modern history. He also pointed to increased arrests of violent offenders and the seizure of more than 500 million potentially deadly doses of illegal drugs as evidence that the department is delivering results.
Trump also praised Blanche for supporting several major policy priorities throughout his time in the administration.
In his Truth Social post, Trump praised Blanche’s record, saying he has defended religious freedom, worked to end what he calls the politicization of the Justice Department, protected free speech, supported policies preventing biological men from competing in women’s sports, strengthened election security, and aggressively targeted fraud throughout the Justice Department.
Trump Highlights Blanche’s Loyalty
The president also reflected on Blanche’s role as his personal defense attorney before joining the administration.
Blanche represented Trump during several high-profile criminal prosecutions before the 2024 presidential election. In his post, Trump thanked Blanche for standing beside him throughout those legal battles, which Trump has repeatedly characterized as politically motivated.
Trump urged every Republican senator to support Blanche’s nomination without delay, calling for a confirmation vote “ASAP.”
Who Is Todd Blanche?
Before entering private practice, Blanche served as a federal prosecutor, giving him years of experience handling complex criminal cases. After leaving government service, he became one of the nation’s most recognizable defense attorneys while representing President Trump in several closely watched legal proceedings.
His legal background, combined with his experience inside both the public and private sectors, has made him one of Trump’s most trusted advisers on legal matters.
Since becoming acting attorney general, Blanche has emphasized restoring confidence in the Justice Department by focusing on violent crime, immigration enforcement, border security, election integrity, and efforts to combat drug trafficking.
Supporters argue that his leadership has shifted the department’s attention back toward traditional law enforcement priorities while reducing political distractions.
Senate Confirmation Takes Center Stage
Blanche currently serves as acting attorney general, but Senate confirmation is required before he can permanently lead the Department of Justice.
Trump’s public endorsement places additional pressure on Senate Republicans to move quickly on the nomination. If confirmed, Blanche would oversee the nation’s top law enforcement agency as the administration continues pursuing its agenda on crime, illegal immigration, election security, and combating fentanyl trafficking.
The confirmation process is expected to draw national attention, with supporters highlighting Blanche’s prosecutorial experience and critics expected to closely examine his previous work as Trump’s personal attorney.
What’s Next?
The Senate is expected to consider Blanche’s nomination in the coming weeks. While Republicans generally support the president’s choice, lawmakers will still have the opportunity to question Blanche during the confirmation process before holding a final vote.
For the Trump administration, securing Blanche’s confirmation would represent another major step in filling one of the government’s most influential positions with a trusted ally committed to carrying out the president’s law-and-order agenda.
As the confirmation battle unfolds, Blanche’s record as both a former federal prosecutor and acting attorney general is likely to remain at the center of the debate. The outcome will help shape the future direction of the Justice Department as it continues addressing violent crime, border enforcement, drug trafficking, and other national security priorities.