Senate Confirms Former Trump Defense Attorney Todd Blanche

Trump lawyer Todd Blanche confirmed as No. 2 leader at DOJ
The Senate voted 52-46 along party lines to confirm Todd Blanche as deputy attorney general, installing one of President Donald Trump’s top personal defense lawyers in the No. 2 position at the Department of Justice.
Senate confirms former Trump defense attorney Todd Blanche as deputy attorney general
The Republican-led Senate has voted 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,
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,
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.
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President Trump’s ‘Inappropriate’ Legal Mastermind, Todd Blanche, Secures Plum Job as Pam Bondi’s Second in Command
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DOJ argues texts from top NYC prosecutor shows Adams prosecution was politically motivated — but still won’t kill the case completely
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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 ...
Several top career officials ousted at Justice Department
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