Blanche when asked if he’s Trump’s friend: ‘I’m his lawyer — was his lawyer’
Summary
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche made a confusing statement during his confirmation hearing when asked about his relationship with President Donald Trump. He said, "I’m his lawyer — was his lawyer, and now I’m the deputy attorney general," mixing past and present roles.Key Facts
- Todd Blanche is currently the Acting Attorney General.
- During his confirmation hearing, Senator John Kennedy asked about his relationship with President Trump.
- Blanche described himself as President Trump’s lawyer in the past and now the deputy attorney general.
- The statement caused some confusion about his current and past roles.
- The hearing took place on a Wednesday.
- Senator John Kennedy is a Republican from Louisiana.
- The role of deputy attorney general is the second highest position in the U.S. Department of Justice.
- The article focuses on Blanche’s testimony and his connection to President Trump.
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