US Senate confirms Trump loyalist Todd Blanche as new AG
Republicans dropped their opposition and confirmed President Donald Trump's former defense lawyer to a Cabinet position. Now, Todd Blanche will act as the nation's top law enforcement officer.
The US Senate has narrowly approved President Donald Trump's choice for attorney general, appointing Todd Blanche as the nation's top law enforcement official in an early morning vote on Saturday. Blanche, a Louisiana Republican, received the final vote after senators Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins switched their positions to join Democrats in opposing the appointment.
Blanche, a former federal prosecutor and Trump's personal defense lawyer, expressed his gratitude for President Trump's trust in him to lead the Department of Justice. However, there have been concerns about Blanche's loyalty to the Trump administration and potential conflicts of interest.
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