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Trump Says Blanche’s Nomination for Attorney General Underway
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump has formally put forward acting Attorney General Todd Blanche for permanent confirmation to the nation's top law enforcement post, submitting the nomination to the Senate on Monday.
Blanche, who built his profile in part as one of Trump's personal defense attorneys, has been tapped to permanently fill the role vacated by Pam Bondi following her dismissal in April.
The submission formally triggers the Senate confirmation process. While Blanche requires only a simple majority to secure the post, his path may face turbulence. Lawmakers are expected to scrutinize his handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files, along with his reported involvement in structuring a contentious $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund that critics say disproportionately benefited Trump allies.
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley has emerged as an early and vocal supporter, signaling his intent to move the nomination forward without delay.
"Blanche is well-qualified and has shown his dedication to restoring law and order across our country. The Senate Judiciary Committee's work to process Blanche's nomination is underway," Grassley said in a statement, according to media.
The confirmation timeline remains to be seen, though Grassley's endorsement suggests Republican leadership is prepared to fast-track proceedings — even as opposition voices gear up to press Blanche on the controversies surrounding his tenure and past conduct.
Blanche, who built his profile in part as one of Trump's personal defense attorneys, has been tapped to permanently fill the role vacated by Pam Bondi following her dismissal in April.
The submission formally triggers the Senate confirmation process. While Blanche requires only a simple majority to secure the post, his path may face turbulence. Lawmakers are expected to scrutinize his handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files, along with his reported involvement in structuring a contentious $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund that critics say disproportionately benefited Trump allies.
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley has emerged as an early and vocal supporter, signaling his intent to move the nomination forward without delay.
"Blanche is well-qualified and has shown his dedication to restoring law and order across our country. The Senate Judiciary Committee's work to process Blanche's nomination is underway," Grassley said in a statement, according to media.
The confirmation timeline remains to be seen, though Grassley's endorsement suggests Republican leadership is prepared to fast-track proceedings — even as opposition voices gear up to press Blanche on the controversies surrounding his tenure and past conduct.
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