Donnald Trump Nominates Former Personal Lawyer Todd Blanche As Attorney General
President Donald Trump nominated his former personal lawyer, Todd Blanche, as US attorney general. The nomination sets up a potential confirmation battle with the Senate, where Republicans have been critical of Blanche's controversial defense of a "slush fund" for Trump allies and his handling of Justice Department files regarding Jeffrey Epstein. Democrats also denounced the fund. The White House has formally sent Blanche's nomination to the Senate.
4 JUN 2026
— BBC
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President Trump nominated Todd Blanche for US Attorney General, setting up a potential confirmation battle in the Senate.
— Al Jazeera
President Trump nominated Todd Blanche, his former personal lawyer, to become the next attorney general, setting the stage for a contentious Senate confirmation process.
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