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Todd Blanche is a prominent American attorney and former prosecutor, currently serving as the Acting Attorney General of the United States ²³. He is also the 40th Deputy Attorney General ³⁴.

Early Life and Career

Born on August 6, 1974, Todd Wallace Blanche has built a distinguished career in law ¹⁵. Before his current roles, Blanche gained significant recognition as a private attorney, notably representing former U.S. President Donald Trump in various criminal trials ²⁵⁸. This representation brought him considerable public attention ⁸.

Role as Acting Attorney General

Blanche assumed the role of Acting Attorney General in April 2026 and was confirmed in August of the same year ¹. In this capacity, he oversees the U.S. Department of Justice, which includes more than 100,000 dedicated employees across various agencies such as the FBI, DEA, U.S. Marshals, and ATF ³⁴. His work as Deputy Attorney General also involves managing these extensive operations ⁴⁷.

His appointment has been a subject of discussion, particularly given his past role as a personal attorney for a former president ²⁸. Despite this, he has risen through the ranks of the Justice Department to hold one of its highest positions ⁸.