Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced federal fraud charges against the SPLC, alleging the group misused donor funds to pay extremist informants.

Ethics/CorruptionBudget/SpendingCriminal Justice

45%·55%

Roll Call

Apr 2

Pamela Bondi, staunch Trump ally, out as attorney general

Todd Blanche was named acting attorney general by President Trump following the removal of Pamela Bondi.

Ethics/CorruptionBudget/SpendingCriminal Justice

43%·57%

GV Wire

Apr 16

FBI Under Trump Ramps up Probe of Ex-CIA Chief Brennan Over Russia Report, Sources Say

Todd Blanche, acting attorney general, oversees the FBI investigation into John Brennan.

Foreign PolicyEthics/CorruptionCriminal Justice

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Fox News

Apr 11

Top White House officials encouraged potential Bondi replacement to make case to Trump for AG job: Sources

Todd Blanche is serving as Acting Attorney General while reportedly making a case to President Trump for a permanent appointment to the role.

Ethics/CorruptionBudget/SpendingCriminal Justice

56%·44%

Just Security

Apr 8

Early Edition: April 8, 2026

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche addressed the removal of Pam Bondi and clarified his relationship with President Trump.

Foreign PolicyEthics/CorruptionDefense/Military

40%·60%

The Gateway Pundit

Apr 3

Former J6 Defendant Turned DOJ Senior Adviser RESIGNS — Says Deep-State Rot Too Entrenched to Expose From Within

Todd Blanche is identified as the replacement for Pam Bondi in the interim leadership of the Justice Department.

Ethics/CorruptionBudget/SpendingCriminal Justice

60%·40%

Atlanta Black Star

Apr 11

‘That’s a Lie!’: After Bondi’s Embarrasing Exit, Trump’s AG Thought the Epstein Chaos Was Dying Down — Then Massie Fires Off a Brutal Shot That Instantly Has Them Scrambling Again

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is defending the DOJ against claims of withholding Jeffrey Epstein files while facing congressional deadlines.

Ethics/CorruptionCriminal Justice

44%·56%

International Business Times UK+2

Apr 8

The 4 Words Todd Blanche Says He'd Tell Trump If Replaced as Attorney General and They're Raising Eyebrows

Todd Blanche expressed deep personal loyalty to Donald Trump, stating he would tell the President 'I love you' even if replaced as Attorney General.

Ethics/CorruptionCriminal JusticeDefense/Military

44%·56%

DNYUZ

Apr 8

The Next Attorney General Will Probably Be an Election Denier

Todd Blanche is serving as the Acting Attorney General and is being considered for the permanent role by President Trump.

Ethics/CorruptionCriminal JusticeVoting Rights

44%·56%

MS NOW

Apr 15

After Bondi skips testimony, top Oversight Democrat warns interim AG: You’re next

Todd Blanche was identified by Oversight Democrats as the next official they intend to compel for testimony.

Ethics/CorruptionCriminal Justice

33%·67%

Associated Press

Apr 14

Library of Congress appoints Arthur Sze to a second 1-year term as US poet laureate - AP News

Todd Blanche was named acting librarian by the White House following the removal of Carla Hayden.

Ethics/CorruptionBudget/SpendingEducation

50%·50%

Associated Press

Apr 16

A look at investigations into federal officers months after immigration crackdown in Minnesota - AP News

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche stated that the DOJ Civil Rights Division only investigates shootings when specific facts warrant such action.

Ethics/CorruptionImmigrationCriminal Justice

40%·60%

Raw Story

Mar 18

Irate Dems 'storm out' of closed Pam Bondi briefing

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche accompanied Bondi to the Capitol to brief lawmakers on the handling of the Epstein files.

Ethics/CorruptionCriminal Justice

50%·50%

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▼Bad Look

The Guardian

Apr 20

Trump DoJ’s mixed messages bode ill for Epstein victims, experts fear

Todd Blanche is under scrutiny for sending contradictory signals about the Department of Justice's commitment to releasing Epstein-related investigative documents.

Ethics/CorruptionBudget/SpendingCriminal Justice

30%·70%

reverse pyromania

Apr 8

Act II...

Todd Blanche faces scrutiny over his previous role as President Trump's lawyer and his independence at the Department of Justice.

Ethics/CorruptionImmigrationCriminal Justice

9%·91%

AM Quickie

Apr 8

US and Iran Approve Limited Ceasefire - the Wednesday AM Quickie 4/8/26

Todd Blanche asserted President Trump has a duty to criminally prosecute his political enemies during his first press conference.

Foreign PolicyEthics/CorruptionDefense/Military

11%·89%

Digby's Hullabaloo

Mar 19

So Much Criming

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche is accused of blocking the DEA from releasing unredacted documents to Congress.

Ethics/CorruptionBudget/SpendingCriminal Justice

13%·87%

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PBS

Apr 21

News Wrap: DOJ announces criminal charges against Southern Poverty Law Center

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced criminal charges against the SPLC, including wire fraud and money laundering.

Criminal JusticeDefense/Military

55%·45%

PBS

Apr 21

WATCH: Justice Department charges SPLC with fraud over paid informant program

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced federal fraud charges against the SPLC, alleging the group misused donor funds to pay extremist informants.

Ethics/CorruptionBudget/Spending

45%·55%

The Guardian

Apr 20

Trump DoJ’s mixed messages bode ill for Epstein victims, experts fear

Todd Blanche is under scrutiny for sending contradictory signals about the Department of Justice's commitment to releasing Epstein-related investigative documents.

Ethics/CorruptionBudget/Spending

30%·70%

reverse pyromania

Apr 8

Act II...

Todd Blanche faces scrutiny over his previous role as President Trump's lawyer and his independence at the Department of Justice.

Ethics/CorruptionImmigration

9%·91%

Roll Call

Apr 2

Pamela Bondi, staunch Trump ally, out as attorney general

Todd Blanche was named acting attorney general by President Trump following the removal of Pamela Bondi.

Ethics/CorruptionBudget/Spending

43%·57%

GV Wire

Apr 16

FBI Under Trump Ramps up Probe of Ex-CIA Chief Brennan Over Russia Report, Sources Say

Todd Blanche, acting attorney general, oversees the FBI investigation into John Brennan.

Foreign PolicyEthics/Corruption

—

Fox News

Apr 11

Top White House officials encouraged potential Bondi replacement to make case to Trump for AG job: Sources

Todd Blanche is serving as Acting Attorney General while reportedly making a case to President Trump for a permanent appointment to the role.

Ethics/CorruptionBudget/Spending

56%·44%

Just Security

Apr 8

Early Edition: April 8, 2026

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche addressed the removal of Pam Bondi and clarified his relationship with President Trump.

Foreign PolicyEthics/Corruption

40%·60%

AM Quickie

Apr 8

US and Iran Approve Limited Ceasefire - the Wednesday AM Quickie 4/8/26

Todd Blanche asserted President Trump has a duty to criminally prosecute his political enemies during his first press conference.

Foreign PolicyEthics/Corruption

11%·89%

The Gateway Pundit

Apr 3

Former J6 Defendant Turned DOJ Senior Adviser RESIGNS — Says Deep-State Rot Too Entrenched to Expose From Within

Todd Blanche is identified as the replacement for Pam Bondi in the interim leadership of the Justice Department.

Ethics/CorruptionBudget/Spending

60%·40%

Digby's Hullabaloo

Mar 19

So Much Criming

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche is accused of blocking the DEA from releasing unredacted documents to Congress.

Ethics/CorruptionBudget/Spending

13%·87%

Atlanta Black Star

Apr 11

‘That’s a Lie!’: After Bondi’s Embarrasing Exit, Trump’s AG Thought the Epstein Chaos Was Dying Down — Then Massie Fires Off a Brutal Shot That Instantly Has Them Scrambling Again

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is defending the DOJ against claims of withholding Jeffrey Epstein files while facing congressional deadlines.

Ethics/CorruptionCriminal Justice

44%·56%

International Business Times UK+2

Apr 8

The 4 Words Todd Blanche Says He'd Tell Trump If Replaced as Attorney General and They're Raising Eyebrows

Todd Blanche expressed deep personal loyalty to Donald Trump, stating he would tell the President 'I love you' even if replaced as Attorney General.

Ethics/CorruptionCriminal Justice

44%·56%

DNYUZ

Apr 8

The Next Attorney General Will Probably Be an Election Denier

Todd Blanche is serving as the Acting Attorney General and is being considered for the permanent role by President Trump.

Ethics/CorruptionCriminal Justice

44%·56%

The Daily Wire

Feb 2

Spin Cycle: Don Lemon ‘Ain’t Worried’ And DOJ Takes The Heat On ICE

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche defended the DOJ's arrest of Don Lemon, arguing that disrupting church services is a prosecutable offense.

Budget/SpendingImmigration

73%·27%

MS NOW

Apr 15

After Bondi skips testimony, top Oversight Democrat warns interim AG: You’re next

Todd Blanche was identified by Oversight Democrats as the next official they intend to compel for testimony.

Ethics/CorruptionCriminal Justice

33%·67%

Newsmax

Apr 15

Sen. Schmitt Calls on House to Impeach Judge Boasberg

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche praised the appeals court decision to end Judge Boasberg's investigation into department attorneys.

Ethics/CorruptionImmigration

80%·20%

Timesng

Apr 15

Appeals Court Halts Contempt Probe into Trump Deportation Flights

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche stated the ruling should end what he called a campaign against department attorneys.

Ethics/CorruptionImmigration

57%·43%

Associated Press

Apr 14

Library of Congress appoints Arthur Sze to a second 1-year term as US poet laureate - AP News

Todd Blanche was named acting librarian by the White House following the removal of Carla Hayden.

Ethics/CorruptionBudget/Spending

50%·50%

Associated Press

Apr 16

A look at investigations into federal officers months after immigration crackdown in Minnesota - AP News

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche stated that the DOJ Civil Rights Division only investigates shootings when specific facts warrant such action.

Ethics/CorruptionImmigration

40%·60%

Raw Story

Mar 18

Irate Dems 'storm out' of closed Pam Bondi briefing

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche accompanied Bondi to the Capitol to brief lawmakers on the handling of the Epstein files.

Ethics/CorruptionCriminal Justice

50%·50%

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Todd Wallace Blanche is an American attorney serving as acting United States attorney general since April 2026. He has concurrently served as deputy attorney general since January 2025.

Born

Aug 6, 1974 (age 52)

Position

Attorney General

Department of Justice

Career Timeline2 milestones

'26

Attorney General · Attorney General (Acting)

'28

'26
Attorney GeneralCURRENT
'26
Attorney General (Acting)

Government Service

Attorney General

Department of Justice

Aug 9, 2026 — Present

Current

Attorney General (Acting)

Department of Justice

Apr 2, 2026 — Aug 8, 2026

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New Acting Attorney General Grosses Out The Internet With His Fawning Display Of 'Love' For Trump

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Articles

Spin Cycle: Don Lemon ‘Ain’t Worried’ And DOJ Takes The Heat On ICE

Sen. Schmitt Calls on House to Impeach Judge Boasberg

Appeals Court Halts Contempt Probe into Trump Deportation Flights

News Wrap: DOJ announces criminal charges against Southern Poverty Law Center

WATCH: Justice Department charges SPLC with fraud over paid informant program

Pamela Bondi, staunch Trump ally, out as attorney general

FBI Under Trump Ramps up Probe of Ex-CIA Chief Brennan Over Russia Report, Sources Say

Top White House officials encouraged potential Bondi replacement to make case to Trump for AG job: Sources

Early Edition: April 8, 2026

Former J6 Defendant Turned DOJ Senior Adviser RESIGNS — Says Deep-State Rot Too Entrenched to Expose From Within

‘That’s a Lie!’: After Bondi’s Embarrasing Exit, Trump’s AG Thought the Epstein Chaos Was Dying Down — Then Massie Fires Off a Brutal Shot That Instantly Has Them Scrambling Again

The 4 Words Todd Blanche Says He'd Tell Trump If Replaced as Attorney General and They're Raising Eyebrows

The Next Attorney General Will Probably Be an Election Denier

After Bondi skips testimony, top Oversight Democrat warns interim AG: You’re next

Library of Congress appoints Arthur Sze to a second 1-year term as US poet laureate - AP News

A look at investigations into federal officers months after immigration crackdown in Minnesota - AP News

Irate ​Dems 'storm out' of closed Pam Bondi briefing

Trump DoJ’s mixed messages bode ill for Epstein victims, experts fear

Act II...

US and Iran Approve Limited Ceasefire - the Wednesday AM Quickie 4/8/26

So Much Criming

News Wrap: DOJ announces criminal charges against Southern Poverty Law Center

WATCH: Justice Department charges SPLC with fraud over paid informant program

Trump DoJ’s mixed messages bode ill for Epstein victims, experts fear

Act II...

Pamela Bondi, staunch Trump ally, out as attorney general

FBI Under Trump Ramps up Probe of Ex-CIA Chief Brennan Over Russia Report, Sources Say

Top White House officials encouraged potential Bondi replacement to make case to Trump for AG job: Sources

Early Edition: April 8, 2026

US and Iran Approve Limited Ceasefire - the Wednesday AM Quickie 4/8/26

Former J6 Defendant Turned DOJ Senior Adviser RESIGNS — Says Deep-State Rot Too Entrenched to Expose From Within

So Much Criming

‘That’s a Lie!’: After Bondi’s Embarrasing Exit, Trump’s AG Thought the Epstein Chaos Was Dying Down — Then Massie Fires Off a Brutal Shot That Instantly Has Them Scrambling Again

The 4 Words Todd Blanche Says He'd Tell Trump If Replaced as Attorney General and They're Raising Eyebrows

The Next Attorney General Will Probably Be an Election Denier

Spin Cycle: Don Lemon ‘Ain’t Worried’ And DOJ Takes The Heat On ICE

After Bondi skips testimony, top Oversight Democrat warns interim AG: You’re next

Sen. Schmitt Calls on House to Impeach Judge Boasberg

Appeals Court Halts Contempt Probe into Trump Deportation Flights

Library of Congress appoints Arthur Sze to a second 1-year term as US poet laureate - AP News

A look at investigations into federal officers months after immigration crackdown in Minnesota - AP News

Irate ​Dems 'storm out' of closed Pam Bondi briefing

Irate Dems 'storm out' of closed Pam Bondi briefing

Irate Dems 'storm out' of closed Pam Bondi briefing