President Donald Trump is expected to nominate Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general of the United States, according to sources familiar with the matter. Blanche currently holds the position of acting attorney general and has been serving in senior Justice Department roles since March 2025.

Blanche previously served as President Trump's personal attorney and has been working in an acting capacity as the nation's top law enforcement official. Sources indicate that Trump plans to formally nominate him for the permanent position to lead the Justice Department.

The expected nomination would elevate Blanche from his current acting role to the permanent leadership of one of the federal government's most critical agencies. As attorney general, he would oversee federal law enforcement operations and serve as the president's chief legal advisor.

Blanche has been reacting to news reports about his expected nomination, though official confirmation from the White House has not yet been announced. The nomination, if formally made, would require Senate confirmation for Blanche to assume the role permanently.