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Trump's ex-lawyer all set for confirmation as US attorney general

The appointment of Todd Blanche as US attorney general sparked criticism from Democrats, with Senator Dick Durbin saying, "the attorney general is supposed to be the people's lawyer. Mr Blanche continues to operate as the president's personal lawyer."

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The appointment of Todd Blanche as US attorney general sparked criticism from Democrats, with Senator Dick Durbin saying, "the attorney general is supposed to be the people's lawyer.

Mr Blanche continues to operate as the president's personal lawyer."

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche during a news conference at the Department of Justice, Wednesday, Aug 5, 2026 in Washington. (Photo: AP/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer Todd Blanche was set for confirmation Friday (Aug 7) as US attorney general after Senate Republicans shrugged off Democratic concerns over politicization of the Justice Department.

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Two senators from Trump's party said they would not support Blanche, leaving his fate in question until a third holdout, Senator Bill Cassidy, went on live television Friday to announce he was a "yes."
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He was also on the legal defense team in two federal cases brought against Trump by special counsel Jack Smith - for allegedly mishandling classified documents after leaving the White House and for seeking to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.

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