Senate Confirms Former Trump Defense Attorney Todd Blanche

Trump lawyer Todd Blanche confirmed as No. 2 leader at DOJ
Blanche will oversee daily operations of the department while working directly under Attorney General Pam Bondi.
Senate confirms former Trump defense attorney Todd Blanche as deputy attorney general
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Republican-led Senate voted Wednesday to confirm Todd Blanche as deputy attorney general, placing President Donald Trump’s former criminal defense attorney in a key Justice Department post at a time of turmoil in the agency.
Durbin Votes Against Todd Blanche To Be Deputy Attorney General
Mr. Blanche has served as President Trump’s personal criminal defense attorney since 2023. Although Durbin observed that nothing suggests that Mr. Blanche was unethical or unprofessional in this capacity,
Senate confirms former Trump lawyer Todd Blanche as deputy AG
Democrats have long argued that Blanche is yet another example of a key Justice Department nominee whose loyalty lies primarily with President Donald Trump rather than to the Constitution or the justice system.
Trump’s Former Lawyer Todd Blanche Confirmed as Deputy Attorney General in Controversial Vote
The U.S. Senate confirmed Todd Blanche, former criminal defense attorney for Donald Trump, as Deputy Attorney General in a 52-46 vote, with all Democrats opposing. Blanche will oversee 93 U.S. Attorneys,
US Senate confirms ex-Trump lawyer to number two Justice job
The US Senate on Wednesday confirmed Todd Blanche, President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer, to be deputy attorney general, the second-highest ranking job in the Justice Department. Trump, the first US president ever to be convicted of a crime,
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Trump's criminal defense attorney takes key role in US Justice Department
The US Senate confirmed Todd Blanche, President Donald Trump’s criminal defense attorney, as the new deputy attorney general ...