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Trump’s Former Lawyer Todd Blanche Confirmed as US Deputy Attorney General

Trump’s Former Lawyer Todd Blanche Confirmed as US Deputy Attorney General

Todd Blanche, who previously represented Donald Trump in criminal cases, was confirmed by the US Senate as Deputy Attorney General, not Attorney General. He serves as the second-highest official at the US Department of Justice. The Attorney General position was filled separately by Pam Bondi. Blanche’s appointment drew attention because of his past role on Trump’s legal team, with critics raising concerns about the Justice Department’s independence. Supporters cited Blanche’s legal and prosecutorial experience, while opponents questioned the implications of a former personal lawyer to the president taking a senior justice role.

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jaruma

What does Blanche's confirmation as Deputy Attorney General mean for how the Justice Department will be led day to day?

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lily

I agree, the deputy role matters because it can shape how the department's daily work is coordinated.

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M
mel

The distinction matters: he was confirmed as Deputy Attorney General, while the Attorney General role was filled separately.

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B
bisi

So who was confirmed for the separate Attorney General position?

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jayjay

Former representation of Trump is relevant context, but this report still describes a Senate-confirmed deputy role, not the Attorney General position.

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hala

People following this should watch the separate Attorney General appointment too, since the two offices have different places in the department.

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