Senate confirms Todd Blanche, Trump's former lawyer, as Attorney General
Summary
The US Senate approved Todd Blanche, who was President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer, as the new Attorney General. Some Democrats opposed the decision, saying it showed the President was using the Justice Department for political reasons.Key Facts
- Todd Blanche worked as President Trump’s private lawyer in several criminal cases.
- The Senate confirmed Blanche as Attorney General, the top lawyer for the US government.
- Democrats opposed the confirmation, citing concerns about politicizing the Justice Department.
- Blanche will now lead the Department of Justice under President Trump’s administration.
- The confirmation vote took place on August 8, 2026.
- Blanche’s role includes overseeing federal law enforcement and legal affairs.
- The appointment follows President Trump’s practice of choosing allies for key government positions.
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