Todd Blanche
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"War on Judges" and Persecution of Rivals: How Trump's Personal Lawyer Became the US Attorney General
Three years after leaving a New York law firm to defend Donald Trump, Todd Blanche has been confirmed by the Senate as US Attorney General. Having successfully used delay tactics to protect the president from prison, Blanche has now declared war on "rogue judges" and is actively prosecuting political rivals, raising concerns about the independence of the Department of Justice.
US Senate Confirms Todd Blanche as Attorney General by a Single Vote
The Senate approved by a narrow margin of 50 to 49 the appointment of Todd Blanche, Donald Trump's former lawyer, as Attorney General. Two Republicans joined Democrats, amid growing concerns over the politicization of the Department of Justice.
Senate Committee Advances Trump's Attorney General Nominee After Demanding Key Concessions
The US Senate Judiciary Committee has approved the nomination of Todd Blanche for Attorney General. The confirmation followed intense scrutiny over his ties to President Donald Trump and a requirement that he formally dissolve a controversial legal fund and meet with victims of Jeffrey Epstein.