President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that he will nominate Todd Blanche, his former personal lawyer, to serve as attorney general. Blanche, who has been acting in the role, has aggressively pursued Trump's agenda, including controversial investigations into political opponents. Trump stated his intention to make Blanche's nomination official on Thursday during a White House dinner. Blanche gained prominence after Pam Bondi's firing in April and quickly sought to position himself as a strong candidate for the permanent role. His actions, including the proposed $1.776 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund,' have sparked significant backlash, leading to its cancellation by the Justice Department. Critics, including Democrats and some Republicans, argue that Blanche's conduct resembles that of Trump's personal lawyer rather than an impartial attorney general. Under his leadership, the Justice Department has pursued indictments against Trump’s critics, notably James Comey, and initiated investigations into alleged conspiracies against the president.