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Trumps Former Lawyer Confirmed as US Attorney General

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Trumps Former Lawyer Confirmed as US Attorney General

Todd Blanche,President Donald Trump’s former lawyer,has become US attorney general following a 50-49 Senate confirmation vote amid controversy over his Justice Department role,the Epstein files and a disputed $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund.

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Aug 8, 2026 at 9:04 PM·1 min read

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Todd Blanche,President Donald Trump’s former lawyer,has been confirmed as US attorney general following a narrow Senate vote.

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The Senate approved Blanche by a 50-49 margin,elevating him to lead the US Department of Justice.

His confirmation follows controversy surrounding his role at the Justice Department,the Epstein files and a disputed $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund.

Blanche previously served as Trump’s lawyer before assuming his new position as the country’s attorney general.

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