No confirmed ATF Director since 2015.

[Grasswire2]

There has been no Senate-confirmed director for ATF since 2015. Dettelbach received unanimous support in his previous confirmation for U.S. attorney in 2009. Sen. Joe Manchin, a moderate Democrat from West Virginia and a key vote in the divided 50-50 Senate, has yet to commit to voting in favor of the nomination.

Did TFG have an "acting" director? Or no one at all??

[link:https://jweekly.com/2022/05/26/steven-dettelbach-nominee-for-atf-chief-highlights-his-judaism-at-senate-hearing/|

[BumRushDaShow]

1. This was something that Biden called out the Senate for in his remarks

And yes, all agencies without a permanent head have someone "acting" (usually it's some "Deputy" or "Assistant" who is designated although their term is limited to 120 days I believe unless the new nominee has been submitted and then they could remain until that person is confirmed). In this case, the previous "acting" was replaced last month -

Department of Justice

Office of Public Affairs

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, April 26, 2022

Presidential Designation of ATF Acting Director

On April 25, 2022, President Joseph R. Biden signed an order designating Gary M. Restaino, the U.S. Attorney for Arizona, to serve as Acting Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). The Presidential Order became effective upon the President’s submission to the U.S. Senate of the nomination of former U.S. Attorney Steve Dettlebach to serve as permanent ATF Director. Acting Director Restaino will continue to serve as U.S. Attorney while the Senate considers Mr. Dettlebach’s nomination.

“After three decades of dedicated service, Deputy Director Marvin Richardson stepped up to lead ATF when he was needed the most, and under his leadership the brave professionals of ATF have worked tirelessly to protect our communities from violent crime and the scourge of gun violence,” said Attorney General Merrick B. Garland. “We are extremely grateful that Marvin will continue his service to the Justice Department and our country as Deputy Director. We are also grateful for the leadership and commitment of Gary Restaino, a U.S. Attorney and career prosecutor who has served with the Department for nearly 20 years, as he takes on this new assignment as Acting Director of ATF.”

Deputy Director Richardson will work closely with Acting Director Restaino to ensure both an effective transition and continuity in executing ATF’s crucial public safety mission.

https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/presidential-designation-atf-acting-director

[Hekate]

2. Biden, gentleman tho he is, needs to pull a Trump and appoint Interim Directors to all agencies...

… that the GOP refuses to allow to go forward in the nominating process.

[Phoenix61]

3. Works for me! nt