President Donald Trump has appointed his former defense attorney, Todd Blanche, as the new acting US Attorney General, marking a swift leadership change at the Justice Department following the abrupt departure of Pam Bondi.
Announcing the shakeup on his Truth Social platform, Trump praised Bondi's tenure and noted that she will be transitioning to a new role within the private sector.
Before being elevated to the nation's top law enforcement position, Blanche served as the Justice Department's second-in-command. However, he is most widely recognized for his recent work in the private sector as Trump's personal lawyer. In that capacity, Blanche spearheaded the President's legal defense across multiple high-stakes battles, notably representing him during the federal prosecution involving allegations that Trump illegally withheld classified documents after his first term in the White House.