The US Senate has confirmed Todd Blanche, the former personal lawyer of Donald Trump, as the country's next attorney general. The vote passed by a narrow majority, according to a report from Le Monde.fr published on Saturday, August 8, 2026.
Blanche's confirmation places a close Trump ally at the head of the US Department of Justice. Le Monde.fr reports that the Senate's approval came with only a slim margin, reflecting the contentious nature of the nomination.
Blanche previously served as part of Trump's personal legal team. His move from defending the former president in a private capacity to leading the federal government's top law enforcement agency marks a significant shift in the department's leadership. French outlet Le Nouvel Obs has noted his past role, and France 24 has described him as a close ally of Trump.
