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Todd Blanche is an American attorney and former prosecutor who currently serves as the Acting Attorney General of the United States, a role he assumed in April 2026 ¹². He is also the 40th Deputy Attorney General of the United States ²⁵.

Early Career and Background

Born on August 6, 1974, Todd Blanche has had a rapid ascent in the American legal system ¹⁷. Before his current appointments, he worked as a prosecutor ¹.

Role as Acting Attorney General

Blanche was appointed as Acting Attorney General by President Donald Trump after the firing of Pam Bondi on April 2, 2026 ³⁴⁸. In this capacity, he oversees the Department of Justice, which includes more than 100,000 employees across various agencies such as the FBI, DEA, U.S. Marshals, ATF, and BOP ².

Connection to Donald Trump

Notably, Blanche has a history of representing Donald Trump as his personal defense attorney in previous legal cases ⁴⁸. His transition from private defense attorney to the nation's top law enforcement officer has been described as one of the most rapid in recent American legal history ⁷.

Personal Life

Todd Blanche has been married to Kristine Blanche since 1996 ⁶.