# Trump Vows to Keep Blanche as Acting Attorney General if Confirmation Fails

https://mins.news/en/item/16212

- Bloomberg News, 2026-08-07 13:30 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-07/trump-vows-to-keep-blanche-as-acting-ag-if-confirmation-fails?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a75dde116de02000121aa01

> President Donald Trump said Todd Blanche would remain acting attorney general if the Senate rejects his confirmation. Blanche’s prospects for continuing to lead the Department of Justice have narrowed further after another Republican broke ranks. The statement outlines Trump’s intended response to a possible confirmation failure. It also highlights growing opposition within the Republican camp.

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