Trump loyalist Todd Blanche confirmed by Senate as US attorney general
On Saturday, August 8, the US Senate approved the choice of Todd Blanche, Donald Trump's former personal lawyer, to formally become the new minister
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On Saturday, August 8, the U.S. Senate approved the choice of Todd Blanche, Donald Trump's former personal lawyer, to formally become the new Minister of Justice, who had been in the interim since April. Blanche has also been at the center of Trump’s efforts to use the justice department to punish political rivals. This Senate validation, by 50 votes to 49, completes a tortuous procedure for the U.S. President, who saw a handful of senators from his Republican camp oppose Todd Blanche's takeover, before a release earlier this week.
Furthermore, 11 and confirming Todd Blanche as attorney general. Blanche was elevated to the top Justice Department post in an acting capacity after Trump fired Pam Bondi in April. 6, 2021, and rein in another piece of the settlement designed to shield Trump and his family from IRS tax audits.
In addition, Blanche, who left a lucrative partnership to represent Trump in 2023 , has been at the center of the president’s attempt to bend the federal government to his will. The survivors said they received few answers from Blanche during the meeting. But it remains unclear whether Blanche will fare any better in delivering on Trump’s desire for retribution than Bondi, whom Trump fired amid resistance from judges, grand jurors and the department’s own workforce as prosecutors sought to establish criminal conduct by one Trump foe after another.
Moreover, Mr. Blanche continues to operate as the President's personal lawyer, using the Department of Justice as a single client's cabinet: the President," accused Democratic Senator Dick Durbin before the vote on Tuesday.
The same facts are framed differently: Left — “illegal”, “propagande”, “regime” ; Center — “rioters”.
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On Saturday, August 8, the U.S. Senate approved the choice of Todd Blanche, Donald Trump's former personal lawyer, to formally become the new Minister of Justice, who had been in the interim since April.
reliability moderate2/8 sourcesBlanche has also been at the center of Trump’s efforts to use the justice department to punish political rivals.
reliability moderate2/3 sourcesThis Senate validation, by 50 votes to 49, completes a tortuous procedure for the U.S. President, who saw a handful of senators from his Republican camp oppose Todd Blanche's takeover, before a release earlier this week.
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11 and confirming Todd Blanche as attorney general.
according to The Hill — Just InBlanche was elevated to the top Justice Department post in an acting capacity after Trump fired Pam Bondi in April.
according to Malay Mail +16, 2021, and rein in another piece of the settlement designed to shield Trump and his family from IRS tax audits.
according to The Boston GlobeBlanche, who left a lucrative partnership to represent Trump in 2023 , has been at the center of the president’s attempt to bend the federal government to his will.
according to The Guardian — International EditionThe survivors said they received few answers from Blanche during the meeting.
according to The Guardian — International EditionBut it remains unclear whether Blanche will fare any better in delivering on Trump’s desire for retribution than Bondi, whom Trump fired amid resistance from judges, grand jurors and the department’s own workforce as prosecutors sought to establish criminal conduct by one Trump foe after another.
according to The Boston GlobeMr. Blanche continues to operate as the President's personal lawyer, using the Department of Justice as a single client's cabinet: the President," accused Democratic Senator Dick Durbin before the vote on Tuesday.
according to RTBF Info"I am his lawyer," he said about Donald Trump, before immediately re-engaging to say, "I was his lawyer.
according to RTBF InfoThe Senate narrowly confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general, Blanche was confirmed Saturday by a 50-49 vote, with Republican Sens.
according to Hindustan TimesBlanche’s fate was uncertain until late Friday morning, when Sen. Bill Cassidy (R., La.) announced he would provide the pivotal yes vote. “I’ll be criticized for this vote.
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He faced pushback from Republican senators over the department’s deal to create a $1.8bn so-called “anti-weaponization fund” and to give…
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