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Trump Nominates Todd Blanche, Secures Comey Indictment, Senate Deadline Near

6/4/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced he will nominate his former lawyer Todd Blanche as attorney general.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Blanche is unqualified for the role.
As acting attorney general, Blanche secured former FBI Director James Comey's indictment after a grand jury reviewed an Instagram photo.
The Senate must confirm Blanche before a late-October deadline, with Republicans holding a 53-47 majority.

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced he will nominate his former lawyer Todd Blanche as attorney general.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Blanche is unqualified for the role.
As acting attorney general, Blanche secured former FBI Director James Comey's indictment after a grand jury reviewed an Instagram photo.
The Senate must confirm Blanche before a late-October deadline, with Republicans holding a 53-47 majority.