08/19/2026
Todd Blanche was confirmed on Saturday, Aug. 8 as the nation's top law enforcement officer. The new attorney general's history signals a likely escalation in the administration's anti-abortion agenda.
"Blanche's commitment to work 'hand in hand with the FDA' to end abortion access adds to the alarm bells." Since Trump took office, NAF has tracked a 113% increase in death threats, threats of violence, and a significant rise in abortion center blockades.
More in this Op-ed from National Abortion Federation's President and CEO Brittany Fonteno:
Attorney General Blanche’s confirmation is an urgent reminder of why we need abortion care, writes Brittany Fonteno.