During a White House dinner this evening, President Trump told the audience he was going to officially nominate Todd Blanche to fill the open position as U.S. Attorney General tomorrow. [Video from Dan Scavino]
President Trump with an announcement tonight at the @WhiteHouseβ¦
Congratulations @TheJusticeDept @DAGToddBlancheβπΊπΈπ¦ pic.twitter.com/7C7N0Gjall
β Dan Scavino (@Scavino47) June 4, 2026
President Trump suggested he planned to nominate Blanche in an interview with the New York Post’s Miranda Devine on Tuesday, saying “I think he will” be the permanent attorney general. The president added that he didn’t have any other candidates in mind for the role.Β Β “We put him as acting, and he’s done a very good job,” Mr. Trump said.
Congratulations Todd Blanche.