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Blanche Confirmed as AG After Tough Negotiations | Minneapolis News
Todd Blanche, Trump’s former defense lawyer, narrowly wins Senate confirmation as Attorney General in a 50-49 vote, with two Republicans turning against him. The close call hinged on contentious issues: a $1.8 billion fund for victims of federal wrongdoing and an immunity deal for Trump. After Senator Bill Cassidy’s crucial backing—and after Blanche scrapped the fund and clarified immunity terms—Senators Cornyn and Tillis flipped to support him, clearing the way for confirmation. Blanche’s past includes high-profile Trump defense work and overseeing the Epstein document release, which sparked…
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