President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday evening that he intends to nominate acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to permanently lead the Department of Justice. Trump made the declaration in a video shared by White House Deputy Chief of Staff Dan Scavino, filmed during a Rose Garden Club Dinner. Blanche assumed the acting role in early April following the dismissal of former Attorney General Pam Bondi. Trump indicated his intention to make the nomination during a podcast interview released the same day, stating he was pleased with Blanche's performance and had not considered other candidates. The White House issued a statement praising Blanche as an "American patriot" who has "fearlessly fought against the Democrats' unprecedented lawfare campaign." If nominated, Blanche will require Senate confirmation.