As acting attorney general, Blanche launched high-profile investigations of Trump’s enemies.

The president made the announcement during a dinner at the White House on Wednesday, saying he will nominate Blanche to become the “permanent attorney general.”

The president made the announcement during a dinner at the White House on Wednesday, saying he will nominate Blanche to become the “permanent attorney general.”

Blanche has led the Justice Department in an acting capacity since former Attorney General Pam Bondi’s firing in April.