4Photo© hindustantimes.comBlanche confirmed as attorney general on tight Senate vote
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US President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer Todd Blanche was confirmed as the US attorney general on Saturday after Senate Republicans overcame Democratic objections that his appointment could politicise the Justice Department.
Blanche, who had already been serving as acting attorney general, was confirmed by a 50-49 vote in the Republican-controlled Senate.
Before joining the government, Blanche represented Trump as his private lawyer in several criminal cases. Trump, who has sought greater control over traditionally independent federal agencies, has described Blanche as a "star".
“ If there is ever a moment in history when we need an Attorney General above reproach, who is clearly dedicated to ending corruption, even at the highest level of our government, it’s right now,
Dick Durbin,
Todd Blanche confirmed as US attorney general after tight Senate vote