Blanche when asked if he's Trump's friend: 'I’m his lawyer — was his lawyer'
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Todd Blanche, previously confirmed as Deputy Attorney General, is undergoing Senate hearings to assume the top Justice Department role. His past involvement in interviewing Ghislaine Maxwell in the Epstein matter and his part in a Trump tax settlement are raising concerns from Democrats and some Republicans, while conservative backers contend he represents a mainstream, qualified nominee.
Progressive:Past judgment questioned — progressive outlets raised concerns about his interview role in a major sex-trafficking case and implied potential ethical issues.
Moderate:Internal party division — moderate outlets noted key Republicans remain uncertain about his confirmation despite holding Senate control, citing specific concerns.
Conservative:Mainstream and qualified — conservative outlets characterized him as a standard Republican pick with strong credentials warranting approval.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche appeared to have a verbal slip-up about his role during his confirmation hearing for attorney general on Wednesday.
In the hearing, Sen.
John Kennedy (R-La.) asked Blanche if he has a friendship with President Trump.
“I'm his lawyer — was his lawyer, and now I'm the deputy attorney general,” Blanche...
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