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Trump's former lawyer Todd Blanche advanced through Senate Judiciary Committee to become attorney general, even as Epstein survivors and Senator Sheldon Whitehouse called him "the most discreditable person ever to seek" the office. Blanche's confirmation raised concerns about inv
Trump's former personal lawyer Todd Blanche won Senate Judiciary Committee approval to become attorney general, clearing his path to lead the Justice Department. Epstein survivors and Senator Sheldon Whitehouse opposed the nomination, calling Blanche "the most discreditable person ever to seek" the office. The specifics of their objections—tied to Blanche's past legal work and his role defending Trump—didn't slow the process.
This confirms who will control federal law enforcement for the next four years. Blanche's nomination matters less as a personal scandal and more as a signal about what the Justice Department will prioritize. His confirmation suggests the agency's focus on investigating the previous administration, elite financial crimes, and immigration enforcement will depend on decisions made by someone with deep personal ties to Trump rather than institutional independence.
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