Trump formally nominates Blanche to be attorney general
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President Trump formally nominated Todd Blanche, his former personal lawyer who has served as acting attorney general since April, to permanently lead the Department of Justice. The nomination requires Senate confirmation, expected to face significant scrutiny due to Blanche's controversial DOJ decisions and his long personal relationship with the president.
Progressive: Progressive-leaning outlets characterize Blanche as a 'devoted Trump enforcer' likely to reliably carry out the president's wishes, emphasizing controversial DOJ actions under his tenure and predicting an uphill confirmation battle from skeptical Republican senators.
Moderate: Centrist outlets focus on Blanche's professional credentials as a former federal prosecutor and his experience as acting attorney general since April, noting that the confirmation process will be closely watched with an expected competitive confirmation fight.
Blanche's nomination sets up a test of Trump's sway over Senate Republicans, who have shown an increasing willingness to resist parts of his agenda after months of largely acceding to his demands. ...