Todd Blanche
United StateslawyerMale5.6Global Dominance: 0.38%Todd Blanche is an attorney known for his role as a defense lawyer for former President Donald Trump. He has recently been nominated to be the Deputy Attorney General, a position that places him as a key figure within the Justice Department. During his confirmation hearing, he vocally criticized the legal treatment of Trump, describing the investigations as corrupt and expressing his commitment to uphold the law despite the controversies surrounding his client. Blanche's statements reflect his deep involvement in Trump’s legal battles and his advocacy for what he perceives as fair treatment in the judicial process.
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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche addresses alarming Chicago violence, revealing eight dead and dozens shot over the weekend.
Trump rips Gov. Pritzker over deadly Chicago weekend with 6 killed, 39 shotUnited States· 2026-06-23
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche criticizes Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker for declining federal assistance to combat soaring Chicago gun violence.
Chicago shootings leave 7 dead, 38 hurt as Trump calls on PritzkerUnited States· 2026-06-22
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche reacted to the arrest, emphasizing that fleeing the United States does not mean one can escape justice.
FBI captures $1.2 billion Medicare fraud fugitive in the PhilippinesUnited States· 2026-06-20
The most recent filing from the US department of justice in his case, which bore the name of Todd Blanche, the acting US attorney general, criticized Cardiff for wasting court and government resources.
‘Fugitive’ businessman Jason Cardiff – wanted in the US, living in €2.9m south Dublin home – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-06-20
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche testified during a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies hearing.
DOJ sues Virginia, warns state could become next sanctuary CaliforniaUnited States· 2026-06-19
Todd Blanche is the acting Attorney-General who announced the administration's decision not to move forward with the fund.
This ‘absurd’ Trump plan was a step too far – even for his party
Australia· 2026-06-03
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche told lawmakers the Justice Department is 'not moving forward' with President Donald Trump’s contentious $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund.
Josh Turek wins Iowa Democratic Senate primaryUnited States· 2026-06-03
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche argues that President Donald Trump evaded prison time by winning the 2024 presidential election.
Trump would have faced prison without 2024 win, acting AG Todd Blanche saysUnited States· 2026-06-03
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche testified to lawmakers about the abandonment of the anti-weaponization fund.
Takeaways from Blanche’s House testimony: ‘Anti-weaponization’ fund is over, ban on Trump tax audits remainsUnited States· 2026-06-03
Todd Blanche stated that they would not proceed with the controversial fund during a committee hearing.
Trumps milliardfond skrinlegges
Norway· 2026-06-02Todd Blanche stated that they are not moving forward with the fund during a hearing.
Trump-administrationen skrotter planer om udskældt milliardfond
Denmark· 2026-06-02
The acting attorney general, Todd Blanche, said on Tuesday that they are not moving forward with the fund.
Acting attorney general says Trump’s $1.8bn anti-weaponization fund is scrapped | Donald Trump
United Kingdom· 2026-06-02
Todd Blanche is the attorney representing Donald Trump in the legal matters discussed.
Keine Steuergelder für Capitol-Randalierer: US-Regierung gibt nach
Switzerland· 2026-06-02
Todd Blanche is the acting U.S. Attorney who commented on the expected appearance of Castro in the U.S.
Jutarnji list - Trump je, izgleda, našao novi rat. I to onaj u kojem će pobijediti. Prvi korak je učinjen
Croatia· 2026-06-01
Todd Blanche is the acting attorney-general who previously served as Trump's criminal defense lawyer.
How loyalists cut a secret deal to drop auditsAustralia· 2026-06-01
Todd Blanche is the acting attorney general who has been accused of pursuing charges against Comey to meet Trump's desires.
Lead prosecutor withdraws from criminal case against James Comey | James ComeyUnited Kingdom· 2026-06-01
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche wrote in the five-page filing that the injunction entered by this Court for the benefit of a strolling woman must be immediately vacated.
Trump calls out judge blocking White House ballroom and drone base projectUnited States· 2026-05-31
Todd Blanche, Trump's acting attorney general, established a special fund to compensate political victims.
Donald Trump appears indifferent to the battles he’s losing. So what’s the deal?Australia· 2026-05-31
Blanche stated that Allen appeared to be a lone gunman who traveled from Los Angeles to Washington.
Why the White House media dinner shooting reflects more than just violence
Kenya· 2026-05-31
Todd Blanche, the acting attorney general, announced that the US was 'forever barred' from auditing the tax returns of Trump family members.
Judge reopens Trump’s IRS suit to examine $1.8bn settlement with justice department | Donald TrumpUnited Kingdom· 2026-05-30
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche condemned the attacks on ICE officers in New Jersey.
DOJ charges Newark rioter with assaulting ICE officers at detention centerUnited States· 2026-05-30
Pam Bondi stated that her successor, Todd Blanche, was largely in charge of the handling of the Epstein files.
ICE supporters arrive at New Jersey facilityUnited States· 2026-05-30
Todd Blanche, the current acting Attorney General, supervised the process for disclosing the Epstein case files.
Exsecretaria de Justicia de EEUU se niega a hablar a legisladores del papel de Trump en caso Epstein
Dominican Republic· 2026-05-30
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said in a statement that peaceful protest doesn’t translate to violently attacking federal law enforcement officers.
New Jersey man arrested for allegedly biting ICE officers at Newark protestUnited States· 2026-05-30Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche confirmed the arrest of a protester who threatened an ICE officer's family.
Todd Blanche confirms arrest of protester who threatened ICE officer's familyUnited States· 2026-05-30
Pam Bondi delegated oversight of the process to Todd Blanche, her former deputy attorney general, who is now acting attorney general.
Trump news at a glance: federal judge pumps the brakes on Trump’s $1.8bn ‘anti-weaponization’ fund | Trump administrationUnited Kingdom· 2026-05-30
Todd Blanche is the Acting Attorney General who has been recused from the investigation involving Donald Trump due to his previous work as one of Trump's personal attorneys.
Reid Hoffman says E. Jean Carroll probe involving his nonprofit is meant to ‘silence’ Trump criticsUnited States· 2026-05-30
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche has noted their conduct would be considered by the five-person commission that administers the fund.
Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization fund’ is stalled, and some allies are urging him to scrap it entirelyUnited States· 2026-05-30
Deputy Attorney-General Todd Blanche oversaw the process to release the Epstein case files.
Bondi refuses to answer questions on Trump’s involvement in Epstein files release during testimony
Canada· 2026-05-29
Todd Blanche, her former deputy attorney general, who is now acting attorney general.
Pam Bondi admits to ‘redaction errors’ in Epstein files but defends DoJ’s handling | Pam BondiUnited Kingdom· 2026-05-29