Trump Lawyer Todd Blanche Confirmed as Deputy Attorney General

The Senate approved Blanche, who defended Trump in multiple criminal cases, for the Justice Department's second-highest position in a 52-46 vote.

Todd Blanche, a former federal prosecutor and Donald Trump's defense attorney, was confirmed as deputy attorney general by the Republican-controlled Senate.
Blanche will serve under Attorney General Pam Bondi and oversee daily operations at the Department of Justice.
Blanche's confirmation comes during significant personnel changes at the DOJ, including firings, resignations, and reassignments of officials deemed disloyal to Trump's administration.
Democrats raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest, citing Blanche's role in defending Trump against federal and state criminal charges, including his conviction in a New York hush money case.
Blanche replaces Emil Bove, another former Trump attorney, who will now serve as principal associate deputy attorney general after a controversial tenure in an acting capacity.