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 former personal lawyer, Todd Blanche, took the oath of office as Attorney General on Monday following a contentious confirmation battle that highlighted bipartisan concerns over the direction of the Justice Department under the Republican administration. Emil Bove, another former Trump attorney and now a federal appeals court judge, administered the oath at the White House.
Blanche, a former federal prosecutor from New York, assumed command of the Justice Department in an acting role since the dismissal of Pam Bondi in April. With the confirmation process concluded, Blanche faces the task of managing the agency under a president who has openly expressed his intention to utilize the law enforcement agency to target his political adversaries.
He will do so with a Justice Department that has experienced significant personnel changes, including resignations, firings, and voluntary departures, while also contending with growing criticism from the courts.
Blanche secured confirmation through a 50-49 vote, facing opposition from a diverse range of political backgrounds.
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