Quick Info
| Profession | Attorney, former prosecutor, 40th United States Deputy Attorney General |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 06/08/1974 |
| Age | 51 years |
| Birthplace | Denver, Colorado |
Latest News about Todd Blanche
President Trump nominated Todd Blanche to serve as the permanent Attorney General of the United States, following his appointment as Acting Attorney General in April 2026. Blanche has been heavily involved in controversial administration actions, including the release of the Epstein files and the prosecution of former FBI director James Comey.
President Donald Trump dismissed Attorney General Pam Bondi and appointed Todd Blanche, his Deputy Attorney General and former defense attorney, to serve as the Acting Attorney General of the United States. This move sent shockwaves through Washington as Blanche stepped into the void left by Bondi's departure.
Todd Blanche was designated by President Trump as acting Librarian of Congress while serving as Deputy Attorney General. The move sparked a dispute over whether the White House had legal authority to install an acting head at the Library of Congress, with critics questioning the constitutional validity of the appointment.
Todd Blanche was confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the 40th Deputy Attorney General in a 52-46 vote. He assumed office in January 2025 after being nominated by President-elect Trump on November 14, 2024, marking a significant milestone in his transition from defense attorney to senior Justice Department official.
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Bio/Wiki
| Todd Wallace Blanche is an American attorney and former federal prosecutor who has served as the 40th United States Deputy Attorney General since January 2025. He is a founding partner of Blanche Law, a firm established in April 2023 after his departure from Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft. Blanche is a registered Democrat who later became a Republican and has been a central figure in Donald Trump's legal and political orbit for years. |
Career
| United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York (violent-crimes division, 8 years) | Served as a federal prosecutor handling violent crime cases |
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| Partner at Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft (2017) | Became a founding law partner at the firm |
| Represented Donald Trump in 2024 New York criminal trial | Served as defense attorney for Trump in the state criminal case |
| Represented Paul Manafort, Igor Fruman, Boris Epshteyn | Provided legal representation for high-profile clients including former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort |
| Nominated Deputy Attorney General (14/11/2024) | Nominated by President-elect Donald Trump |
| Confirmed by Senate (05/03/2025) | Confirmed by the U.S. Senate in a 52-46 vote |
| Deputy Attorney General (since January 2025) | Assumed office as the 40th Deputy Attorney General |
| Acting Librarian of Congress (since May 2025) | Designated as acting head of the Library of Congress, sparking legal disputes over White House authority |
| Acting Attorney General (since April 2026) | Appointed by President Trump to serve as Acting Attorney General after the dismissal of Pam Bondi |
| Nominated for permanent Attorney General (June 2026) | Nominated by President Trump to fill the role of Attorney General permanently |
Social Media
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddblanche | |
| X | https://twitter.com/toddblanche |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Full name: Todd Wallace Blanche | |
| 2. Born on August 6, 1974, in Denver, Colorado | |
| 3. Founded Blanche Law in April 2023 | |
| 4. Registered Democrat who later became a Republican | |
| 5. Served as defense attorney for Donald Trump in the 2024 New York criminal trial |