“Being second-in-command at the Justice Department isn’t always a sexy assignment, with the deputy attorney general quietly juggling difficult responsibilities while others see the spotlight,” the Wall Street Journal reports. “Todd Blanche followed a different script when he stepped into the role in 2025, bringing a bold and vocal approach that had defined his work as Donald Trump’s go-to defense attorney.”“Now, after Pam Bondi’s recent ouster as attorney general, people close to Blanche said he is consciously moving with speed and decisiveness as he vies for the top job, which is now his to win or lose.”