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Todd Blanche Sworn in as Attorney General Following Senate Confirmation

Todd Blanche has officially been sworn in as attorney general after a narrow confirmation vote in the Senate on Saturday.

10 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Todd Blanche was sworn in as the United States attorney general on Monday afternoon at a ceremony held at the White House. His confirmation came after a narrow Senate vote on Saturday night, where he was approved by a single vote.

Blanche, who previously served as President Donald Trump's personal attorney, had been acting attorney general since April. His appointment to the role of attorney general marks a key development in the Trump administration's Justice Department.

The confirmation voting took place late on Saturday, with the final results confirming Blanche's position in a closely watched decision. His role will involve overseeing the Department of Justice and its various divisions.

Archive photo: Todd Blanche Sworn in as Attorney General Following Senate Confirmation — Archive photoPhoto: The White House · Flickr · PDM

This confirmation is significant as it solidifies Trump’s influence within the Justice Department, placing a loyalist in a key leadership position. Blanche's tenure as attorney general is anticipated to shape the agency's approach in the coming months.

Following his swearing-in, Todd Blanche is expected to take immediate action on various fronts within the Department of Justice, continuing the priorities established during his time as acting attorney general.

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