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Trump Nominates Todd Blanche for Attorney General Amid Controversy

Updated 2026-06-08 20:00 UTC 1 source Neutral

President Trump has nominated Todd Blanche as the new attorney general. The nomination comes amid controversy over a Justice Department fund, with Blanche previously serving as a criminal defense lawyer for the president.

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Blanche previously served as a criminal defense lawyer for President Trump.
2026-06-08 19:53 UTC
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