Todd Blanche sworn in as attorney general after bruising confirmation fight
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer, Todd Blanche, was sworn in Monday as attorney general after a bruising confirmation fight that exposed bipartisan concerns about the Justice Department's direction under the Republican president. Another former Trump attorney — Emil Bove, now a federal appeals court judge — administered the oath of office to Blanche at the White House…
Former President Donald Trump's personal attorney, Todd Blanche, took the oath of office on Monday as the new attorney general, following a contentious confirmation process that highlighted bipartisan concerns about the Justice Department's direction under the Republican administration. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the White House, with Emil Bove, another former Trump attorney and now a federal appeals court judge, administering the oath.
Blanche, a former federal prosecutor from New York, assumed command of the Justice Department in an acting capacity since the firing of Pam Bondi in April. With the confirmation battle now behind him, Blanche faces the task of navigating the demands of a president who has openly expressed his intention to use the law enforcement agency to target his political opponents.
The attorney general will be working with an agency that has experienced significant turnover, including resignations, firings, and voluntary departures, as well as facing increasing pushback from the courts.
The confirmation vote was narrow, with Blanche securing a 50-49 margin, opposing only a single senator.
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