Trump’s ex-lawyer advances in attorney general bid after deal with Republicans
Blanche, one of Trump’s most trusted legal aides, confirmed in writing that US$1.8bn settlement for US president’s allies was scrapped.
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US senators voted along party lines on Tuesday to advance US President Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer as attorney general after he formally scrapped a controversial US$1.8 billion fund created through the administration’s settlement of a lawsuit brought by the president.
Todd Blanche, who became deputy attorney general after Trump took office, has been serving as acting attorney general since his predecessor, Pam Bondi, resigned in April.
The closely scrutinised Senate Judiciary Committee vote followed two hours of debate about Blanche’s relationship with Trump and the unusual settlement that almost derailed his confirmation, with Republicans voting in favour and Democrats opposing the nomination by a 12-10 vote.
Blanche didn’t participate in the meeting as it was not a hearing.
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