Trump ally Blanche confirmed as US attorney general
dpaWashingtonThe US Senate on Saturday confirmed President Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer Todd Blanche as attorney general by a narrow margin following criticism from both D...
Following criticism from Democrats and some Republican senators, the US Senate confirmed former personal lawyer to President Donald Trump, Todd Blanche, as the nation's 88th Attorney General on Saturday. The Republican-controlled Senate voted 50-49 in favor of Blanche, who had been serving as acting attorney general since April.
Blanche expressed his gratitude on social media after the narrow margin confirmation, stating that he is deeply honored by President Trump's trust and confidence in leading the Department of Justice. He also thanked the Senate for staying late to complete the process.
As the country's top law enforcement officer and leader of the Justice Department, Blanche is seen as a staunch ally of Trump. He took over the department on an acting basis following the dismissal of former Attorney General Pam Bondi amid controversy surrounding her handling of issues related to Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender.
While serving as acting attorney general, Blanche previously held the position of deputy attorney general.
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