President Trump’s April 2026 dismissal of Attorney General Pam Bondi left Todd Blanche serving as acting head of the Justice Department while the White House evaluates permanent replacements. Recent reporting indicates Lee Zeldin and several other Trump allies remain under consideration, yet no nominee has been publicly named or sent to the Senate for confirmation. This ongoing review, combined with the Senate’s typical confirmation timeline and the administration’s focus on other priorities, has led traders to assign the highest probability to no announcement occurring by the June 30 deadline. Blanche’s continued performance in the acting role and the absence of fresh signals on a final choice have also elevated his standing relative to other listed contenders.