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Blanche Confirmed as AG Amid Trump Ties | Richmond News
The Senate narrowly confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general — a former Trump personal lawyer — in a 50-49 vote, with some Republicans voting against him. Blanche had to publicly scrap controversial plans, including a $1.8 billion compensation fund for Trump allies and tax audit protections for Trump and his family, to win support. Already acting AG, he’s been accelerating investigations into Trump’s perceived enemies. Now that he’s officially in charge, the nation watches closely: will his loyalty to Trump override Justice Department integrity, or can his prosecutorial background balance…
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