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Todd Blanche is a prominent American attorney who has recently risen to significant national attention due to his appointment and confirmation as the Attorney General of the United States ¹⁸.

Early Career and Background

Born on August 6, 1974, Todd Blanche has had a distinguished legal career ¹. Before his current role, he served as a prosecutor ¹. His experience in the legal field has been extensive, leading him to become a notable figure in the American legal establishment ⁸.

Role as Donald Trump's Personal Attorney

A key aspect of Blanche's career that brought him into the public eye was his service as Donald Trump's personal attorney ²⁵. He represented Trump during 2023–2024 ². This period was marked by high-profile legal challenges, and Blanche's involvement positioned him as a loyalist to the former president ⁵.

Appointment as Acting Attorney General

In April 2026, Blanche began serving in an acting capacity as the Attorney General of the United States ¹. Concurrently, he held the position of the 40th Deputy Attorney General ¹³. In this role, he was responsible for overseeing more than 100,000 employees within the Department of Justice ³. His tenure as Acting Attorney General involved him in several high-profile and at times controversial decisions and investigations ⁷.

Confirmation as Attorney General

Todd Blanche was officially confirmed as the 88th United States Attorney General in August 2026 ¹⁸. His confirmation followed a Senate hearing ⁷. His career trajectory, from a prestigious member of New York's legal community to a key figure in Donald Trump's legal defense, and now to the nation's top law enforcement official, has been described as unconventional ⁷⁸. His confirmation has been a significant political event, with CNN reporting on August 8, 2026, that the Senate voted to confirm him ⁸.