Key facts
- President Donald Trump has formally nominated Todd Blanche for attorney general.
- The nomination has been sent to the U.S. Senate for consideration.
- Todd Blanche is currently serving as the acting attorney general.
- The nomination follows controversy over a proposed $1.8 billion victim fund.
U.S. President Donald Trump has formally nominated Todd Blanche, his former personal lawyer, to serve as the nation's top law enforcement official. The White House submitted Blanche's name to the U.S. Senate for consideration. Blanche has been serving as acting attorney general since April.