President Trump is reportedly preparing to nominate Todd Blanche as the next Attorney General, according to a source familiar with the situation. The announcement could be made as early as tonight.
White House Statement
While the White House has not officially confirmed the nomination, spokesperson Abigail Jackson expressed the President’s satisfaction with Blanche’s performance as acting Attorney General. Jackson stated, “President Trump has a great relationship with acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and is very pleased with the job he’s doing so far.”
Jackson further praised Blanche, calling him “an American patriot who fearlessly fought against the Democrats’ unprecedented lawfare campaign on behalf of President Trump.” She emphasized that the Department of Justice under Blanche’s leadership is effectively advocating for “sanity, law and order, and policies that keep Americans safe.”
Developing Story
This development comes as part of President Trump’s ongoing efforts to solidify his administration’s approach to justice and law enforcement. The Justice Department has yet to comment on the potential nomination. As this is a developing story, updates are expected as more information becomes available.
Original reporting: KTVZ (Central Oregon) — read the source article.