Acting Attorney General of the United States

Todd Blanche

Republican · New York

Deputy Attorney General since January 2025 and acting Attorney General since April 2, 2026, following the dismissal of Pam Bondi. Spent eight years as a federal prosecutor in the Southern District of New York before entering private practice and serving as Donald Trump's personal defense attorney. Nominated for the permanent post in June 2026; Senate confirmation is still pending.

Record

Leads the Justice Department in an acting capacity while his nomination awaits a Senate vote. Career built on violent-crime prosecution in Manhattan and, later, white-collar defense work. Continuity with the department's emphasis on immigration enforcement and violent crime.

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