Todd Blanche’s loyalty to Trump questioned in Senate confirmation hearing
Summary
The Senate Judiciary Committee is questioning Todd Blanche as he seeks to become the official Attorney General. Senators are focusing on whether Blanche will stay independent or favor President Donald Trump, especially given his past work as Trump’s personal lawyer and involvement in cases related to Trump’s opponents.Key Facts
- Todd Blanche is the current acting Attorney General and wants Senate approval to lead the Justice Department officially.
- Blanche was President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer before joining the Justice Department.
- He helped defend Trump in a New York trial where Trump was convicted on 34 counts of falsifying business records.
- Blanche has overseen prosecutions of some of Trump’s political rivals and critics, including former FBI Director James Comey.
- Blanche managed a settlement protecting Trump and his family from future IRS tax investigations in 2025.
- The Justice Department under Blanche released files related to Jeffrey Epstein’s investigation, which raised questions about possible excessive editing to protect powerful people.
- Blanche says he is restoring trust in the Justice Department and claims it was previously used politically against Trump and his allies.
- The Senate hearing is especially focused on Blanche’s loyalty to Trump and the department’s independence during Trump’s presidency.
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