Trump appointed Todd Blanche as acting Attorney General
2 april 2026 в 23:13
Immediately after Pam Bondi’s dismissal as U.S. Attorney General, Donald Trump appointed former prosecutor Todd Blanche as acting Attorney General. This unexpected turn of events came after reports that Trump had become «disappointed» with Bondi. Naturally, the public wants to know more about Blanche and his connection to Trump.
Trump announced Blanche’s new role on April 2, 2026, effectively firing Bondi. The Republican president described Blanche as «very talented and respected», - thanking Bondi for her service as Attorney General.
«Pam Bondi is a great American patriot and a loyal friend who has faithfully served as my Attorney General for the past year», - Trump wrote on the social media platform Truth Social. «Pam has done a tremendous job overseeing a nationwide fight against crime, resulting in the murder rate falling to its lowest level since 1900. We love Pam, and she will be moving on to an important new job in the private sector, which will be announced soon, while our Deputy Attorney General, a very talented and respected lawyer Todd Blanche, will take over as acting Attorney General».
In response, Blanche released a statement on X.com, noting that Bondi «led this department with strength and conviction, and I am grateful to her for her leadership and friendship».
«Thank you to President Trump for the trust and opportunity to serve as acting Attorney General», - Blanche continued. «We will continue to support law enforcement, enforce the law, and do everything possible to ensure the safety of America».
Learn about Blanche’s biography and his relationship with Trump here.
Blanche is known for his work as an attorney and former prosecutor. He graduated from American University and Brooklyn Law School, and worked in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York in the violent crimes division for eight years. He then became a partner at the law firm Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft before representing Trump in his criminal trial in 2024.
Blanche joined Trump’s defense team in his 2024 criminal trial, during which the Republican president was found guilty on all 34 counts of felony charges for falsifying business records to conceal payments made to adult film actress Stormy Daniels as «hush money».
Blanche and his wife, Kristin Blanche, have two children and were married in 1994
Trump announced Blanche’s new role on April 2, 2026, effectively firing Bondi. The Republican president described Blanche as «very talented and respected», - thanking Bondi for her service as Attorney General.
«Pam Bondi is a great American patriot and a loyal friend who has faithfully served as my Attorney General for the past year», - Trump wrote on the social media platform Truth Social. «Pam has done a tremendous job overseeing a nationwide fight against crime, resulting in the murder rate falling to its lowest level since 1900. We love Pam, and she will be moving on to an important new job in the private sector, which will be announced soon, while our Deputy Attorney General, a very talented and respected lawyer Todd Blanche, will take over as acting Attorney General».
In response, Blanche released a statement on X.com, noting that Bondi «led this department with strength and conviction, and I am grateful to her for her leadership and friendship».
«Thank you to President Trump for the trust and opportunity to serve as acting Attorney General», - Blanche continued. «We will continue to support law enforcement, enforce the law, and do everything possible to ensure the safety of America».
Learn about Blanche’s biography and his relationship with Trump here.
Blanche is known for his work as an attorney and former prosecutor. He graduated from American University and Brooklyn Law School, and worked in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York in the violent crimes division for eight years. He then became a partner at the law firm Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft before representing Trump in his criminal trial in 2024.
Blanche joined Trump’s defense team in his 2024 criminal trial, during which the Republican president was found guilty on all 34 counts of felony charges for falsifying business records to conceal payments made to adult film actress Stormy Daniels as «hush money».
Blanche and his wife, Kristin Blanche, have two children and were married in 1994
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