Blanche Sworn In as New AG | Jersey News

Jersey City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 10, 2026 · 1m

Todd Blanche is now the U.S. Attorney General, sworn in just days after a razor-thin Senate confirmation — 50 to 49 — following his controversial tenure as Trump’s personal lawyer and acting AG. His appointment reignited debate over his role in creating a $1.8 billion Justice Department fund meant to compensate victims of alleged “lawfare,” including January 6th protesters — a move he vows to halt. While Democrats unanimously opposed him and two GOP senators voted no, key Republicans backed him, praising his pledge to uphold the rule of law. Critics, like Rep. Jamie Raskin, argue his ties to…