Blanche Confirmed as AG Amid Political Firestorm | Tulsa News

Tulsa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 8, 2026 · 1m

Todd Blanche, Trump’s former personal lawyer, just became the new Attorney General — a move sparking fierce debate as Democrats warn it’s a blatant political appointment. Blanche handled high-profile cases against Trump, including January 6th and New York fraud, raising red flags over conflicts of interest and loyalty. Though he vows to recuse himself from Trump-related matters, Republicans defend him while critics fear the Justice Department is being weaponized. The confirmation was contentious, with concerns over classified info and foreign ties, but Trump’s push clearly paid off — setting…