Todd Blanche's confirmation as attorney general strikes worries over US Justice independence
- Published on 09/08/2026 - 9:22 GMT+2 The US Senate confirmed President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer Todd Blanche as attorney general early Saturday, cementing Trump's sought-after power over the Department of Justice.
- Blanche, who has already been serving as the top US law enforcement officer in an acting capacity, represented Trump as his private attorney in several criminal trials before entering government.
- The Senate, which Republicans narrowly control, confirmed him by 50 votes to 49.
Unverified
- Published on 09/08/2026 - 9:22 GMT+2 The US Senate confirmed President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer Todd Blanche as attorney general early Saturday, cementing Trump's sought-after power over the Department of Justice.
- Blanche, who has already been serving as the top US law enforcement officer in an acting capacity, represented Trump as his private attorney in several criminal trials before entering government.
- The Senate, which Republicans narrowly control, confirmed him by 50 votes to 49.
Sources: Euronews