Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is poised to face his Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing this week with significant backing from the law enforcement community and other groups. According to the office of Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, support for Blanche includes endorsements from 670,000 sworn officers, 300 "angel families" who have lost loved ones to crimes committed by undocumented immigrants, and 100 bipartisan U.S. attorneys and Department of Justice (DOJ) officials.
A statement from 23 attorneys general was also highlighted, urging the Senate to swiftly confirm Blanche. The endorsements emphasize Blanche's record of delivering "real results" and his commitment to public safety through vigorous enforcement of federal law.
During his tenure as acting attorney general, Blanche has focused on domestic security, establishing a National Fraud Enforcement Division and highlighting efforts in reducing violent crime, drug seizures, immigration enforcement, and the prosecution of gangs and cartels. He took over the DOJ in April following the departure of Pam Bondi.
Groups such as The American Border Story (TABS), which represents angel families, stated that Blanche is crucial for addressing transnational threats including violent crime, illegal immigration, human trafficking, child exploitation, cartels, MS-13, and the Tren de Aragua gang. TABS urged the Senate Judiciary Committee to give Blanche's nomination "full and fair consideration."
The National Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) also voiced its support, noting that Blanche's leadership would ensure the DOJ remains focused on public safety, the rule of law, and supporting law enforcement professionals. The FOP commended President Trump's nomination and urged a favorable report from the committee.
A group of 78 former DOJ officials praised Blanche for steering the department back toward law enforcement priorities and away from politically charged controversies. They stated that Blanche understands the DOJ's mission is to deliver justice, not to serve political interests or bureaucracies.
Blanche has previously criticized Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker for declining federal assistance to combat gun violence in Chicago and has pointed to crime reductions in Washington, D.C., following federal intervention. He also highlighted the FBI's success in apprehending a major Medicare fraudster and recovering substantial funds.
Blanche's confirmation hearing is scheduled to begin Thursday morning before the Senate Judiciary Committee.