Trump’s former personal lawyer confirmed as US attorney general

Todd Blanche has been confirmed as the United States attorney general by the Senate in a narrow 50-49 vote, despite bipartisan concerns regarding his ties to former President Donald Trump and the potential politicization of the Justice Department. Critics have raised issues about Blanche’s past representation of Trump and his involvement in controversial programs. Blanche, who has been serving in an acting capacity, claims to have reduced crime rates and aims to address perceived injustices against Trump and his allies.

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