He defended Trump in court. Now Trump wants him to run the Department of Justice.
Donald Trump urged Republican senators to quickly confirm acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.
Trust is the hardest thing to find in Washington. Donald Trump believes he has found it in the man who kept him out of prison, and now he wants him to lead the nation's law enforcement.
WHAT HAPPENED
Donald Trump threw his full support behind Todd Blanche. Blanche is currently the acting Attorney General. Trump wants the Senate to confirm him for the job permanently.
Trump praised Blanche's work on crime, drugs, and border security. He pointed to Blanche's past work as his personal defense lawyer during the 2024 campaign.
In a social media post, Trump called Blanche loyal and fair. He credited Blanche with bringing down violent crime rates across the country.
FACT BOX
- Trump called on Republican senators to confirm Todd Blanche as Attorney General.
- Blanche served as Trump's personal defense attorney during his recent court battles.
- Trump claimed murder rates fell to historic lows under Blanche's temporary leadership.
- The post claimed more than 500 million deadly drug doses were seized.
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WHY IT MATTERS
The Attorney General leads the Department of Justice. This agency decides who to prosecute and how to enforce federal laws.
A loyal ally in this role could change how the government handles major cases. It shows Trump values loyalty from his legal team.
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
The US Senate must vote on Blanche's nomination. Republicans hold the majority, but Blanche still needs their support to win confirmation.
Blanche will continue to run the Department of Justice as the acting head while the Senate plans its vote.
WHAT WE STILL DON'T KNOW
- Will every Republican senator vote to confirm Todd Blanche?
- How will Blanche handle future cases involving Trump or his allies?
- Are the crime statistics Trump shared fully backed up by official government data?