AG nominee Todd Blanche receives endorsement from Western sheriff’s association
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PERFECT – President Donald Trump’s nominee for attorney general has won the endorsement of a broad coalition of police advocates in what is expected to be a controversial confirmation process.
The Western States Sheriffs’ Association sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader John Thune, RS.D., Senate Minerals Leader Chuck Schumer, DN.Y., and senior members of the Senate Judiciary Committee expressing their support for Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to be permanently confirmed in this position.
The organization represents sheriffs and their enforcement staff from 19 states in the West, from Missouri to Washington state.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche testifies during the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies at the Dirksen Senate Office Building on May 19, 2026, in Washington, DC. (Nathan Posner/Anadolu via Getty Images)
“We believe Mr. Blanche has the experience, integrity, and dedication necessary to successfully lead the Department of Justice at this critical time,” the letter said.
“His background as a veteran prosecutor, his leadership as Acting Attorney General, and his focus on supporting the law, supporting law enforcement, and prioritizing public safety are closely aligned with the values and operational needs of America’s Sheriffs.”
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The letter notes that western sheriffs face “unique challenges,” especially with border security and policing in many rural areas — and they believe Blanche will help solve those problems.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche speaks during a press conference with FBI Director Kash Patel at the Department of Justice on April 21, 2026, in Washington, DC, following the indictment of the Southern Poverty Law Center. (Nathan Posner/Anadolu via Getty Images)
“As an organization dedicated to assisting Sheriffs with federal and state law enforcement issues, addressing policy issues, and promoting the strength and effectiveness of local law enforcement, we have long recognized the important relationship between organizational leadership at the Department of Justice and the outstanding work done by Sheriffs throughout the West,” the endorsement said.
The group said it is encouraged by Blanche’s understanding of the role played by local and state officials in upholding federal laws, and her willingness to work with those local and state officials to fight violent crime, drug trafficking, illegal immigration and other public threats.
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“WSSA members stand ready to work with Attorney General Blanche to develop policies that empower Sheriffs, improve the safety and health of police officers, protect our borders, and ensure that government resources are directed to the real-world problems facing our counties and districts,” the letter said.
It concludes by calling on Congress to act, urging the Senate to immediately confirm Blanche as US Attorney General.
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Blanche’s nomination was formally sent to the Senate on June 8 after she was named acting AG following the impeachment of former Attorney General Pam Bondi in April.
Republicans are reportedly looking toward late summer for a full Senate confirmation vote.
