Explore Todd Blanche's journey from a federal prosecutor to Trump's trusted legal ally and now the acting Attorney General, following Pam Bondi's removal.

In a dramatic shakeup at the top of the Justice Department, President Donald Trump has announced that Todd Blanche will serve as the interim U.S. attorney general, replacing Pam Bondi and marking one of the most consequential personnel moves of his administration.

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President Trump has unexpectedly removed Pam Bondi from her role as US Attorney General, leading to a significant shakeup in the Justice Department.

‘This does not get her out of that bipartisan, lawful subpoena,’ said Rep. Maxwell Frost, a Florida Democrat

US President Donald Trump has dismissed Attorney General Pam Bondi following allegations she warned Democratic Congressman Eric Swalwell about an FBI investigation into his ties with an alleged Chinese spy. The sudden cabinet shake-up also elevates Todd Blanche to acting attorney general amid wider administration changes.