Blanche Takes Full AG Charge | San Antonio News

Todd Blanche is now officially the new Attorney General after a razor-thin Senate confirmation — the narrowest margin possible. Sworn in at the White House, he immediately headed to Justice Department HQ to cheers from staff. Taking over as acting AG since April following Pam Bondi’s ouster, Blanche brings federal prosecutor experience from New York and has already overseen high-profile investigations into critics of the administration, including former FBI Director James Comey. He insists the department isn’t being weaponized politically and claims no pressure from the president — even calling the president’s interest in Justice matters his “right” and “duty.” Having represented Trump in multiple criminal cases since 2023, Blanche believes firsthand that the system has been used against him — a view some see as giving him an edge in resisting presidential demands. Now fully in charge, he faces the tough task of balancing presidential expectations with institutional integrity amid ongoing scrutiny and staffing turmoil. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/689646fffc24a917