President Donald Trump announced that he will officially nominate Todd Blanche to permanently occupy the position of attorney general of the United States, thus consolidating the promotion of one of his closest collaborators within the Department of Justice (DOJ).

The announcement was made during a private event held at the White House and later spread on social networks by Dan Scavino, presidential deputy chief of staff. In a video recorded in the Rose Garden, Trump confirmed that he will send the nomination to the Senate and expressed confidence that the confirmation process will move quickly.

"He is the acting attorney general. Tomorrow I will instruct him to be appointed permanent attorney general," Trump said.

From personal lawyer to head of the DOJ

The appointment represents a new chapter in the career of Blanche, who served as Trump's personal lawyer before joining his administration.

The official took over as acting attorney general in April, following the departure of Pam Bondi, who had headed the Justice Department during the first months of Trump's second term.

Before coming to the government, Blanche participated in the president's legal defense in the case related to payments to silence an actress during the 2016 presidential campaign, a process that led to a conviction against Trump for 34 serious crimes, charges that the president continues to reject.

Investigations and controversies

During her brief tenure at the head of the DOJ, Blanche has promoted high-profile investigations that have generated strong criticism among Democrats and organizations defending judicial independence.

Among the most high-profile cases, the accusation against former FBI director James Comey stands out, derived from a publication on social networks that the Trump administration interpreted as a threat against the president. Comey has denied that version.

Blanche also supported the creation of a controversial $1.8 billion compensation fund for people who claim to have been victims of the alleged “militarization” of the federal government. The proposal met resistance among both Republicans and Democrats and was eventually withdrawn by the White House.

The challenge now is in the Senate

The nomination must be evaluated by the Senate, where legislators will analyze both Blanche's professional career and the decisions made during her period as acting attorney general.

If confirmed, Blanche will become one of the most important figures in the Trump administration and responsible for conducting major federal investigations for years to come.

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