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Trump's legal aide Todd Blanche narrowly won Senate confirmation as attorney general, taking office after an overnight vote. Critics call him a "legal attack dog" loyal to Trump.
Todd Blanche, Trump's longtime legal aide, won Senate confirmation as attorney general after an overnight vote that came down to narrow margins. The timing and method—an expedited late-night procedure—underscore how contentious the confirmation was. Blanche brings a track record of aggressive legal representation for Trump through multiple indictments and trials, which is exactly why critics describe him as a legal attack dog built for loyalty rather than institutional independence.
The real significance here is what it signals about the Justice Department's direction. Attorneys general are supposed to sit atop an institution with internal norms around prosecution and impartiality. Installing someone whose entire professional identity is tied to Trump's personal legal interests raises straightforward questions about whether the DOJ will function as an independent agency or as an extension of the White House. The narrow vote reflects genuine concern among some senators, but not enough to block it.
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