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Trump Nominates Todd Blanche for Attorney General President Donald Trump on Monday nominated Todd Blanche as attorney general. Blanche has held the position in an acting capacity for more than two months, after Trump fired Pam Bondi on April 2. He currently serves as deputy attorney general, and previously worked as Trump's criminal defense lawyer from January 2021 through January 2025, including in three criminal cases. The nomination drew criticism from senators, including some Republicans, over Blanche's authorization of the Justice Department's $1.8 billion Anti Weaponization Fund, which was tied to the settlement of Trump's $10 billion IRS lawsuit. Critics also pointed to his role in granting Trump, his family, and the Trump Organization immunity from IRS prosecution on prior tax returns. Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., said, 'Donald Trump has been engaged in the most corrupt enterprise in the history of the Presidency. Todd Blanche apparently has not noticed.' Rep. Rosa DeLauro noted that the Save America PAC paid Blanche nearly $10 million between March 2024 and December 2024 to serve as Trump's personal defense attorney, raising conflict of interest concerns. Coverage in major outlets reflected similar concerns. The New York Times said Trump was 'elevating a trusted loyalist who has proved willing to execute the president's demands.' The Washington Post, citing unnamed 'critics,' said Blanche has 'abandoned standard Justice Department norms and continues to operate as if he were working as Trump's personal lawyer.' CNN said Blanche 'has effectuated the president's personal and political agenda to use the Justice Department as his own attack mechanism.' A different view came from The Federalist columnist Eddie Scarry, who argues Blanche pursue accountability for past wrongs, including the Russia collusion hoax. 📺 This video and many more on cvrdnews.com ⬅️ Left: Left coverage frames the nomination as a confirmation fight, foregrounding Blanche's role as a 'trusted loyalist' willing to execute Trump's demands and his alleged use of the Justice Department as a personal 'attack mechanism.' The takeaway pushed is that institutional norms at DOJ are at stake. Le ➡️ Right: Right coverage frames Blanche's confirmation as an opportunity to pursue accountability for past wrongs, including what The Federalist columnist Eddie Scarry calls the Russia collusion hoax. The takeaway pushed is that DOJ leadership under Blanche should redirect scrutiny toward the media and prior 🌐 Social Pulse: @nytimes and @CNN framed the announcement as Trump formally sending Todd Blanche's nomination to the Senate for a confirmation fight, with @CNN noting he has been serving as acting attorney general. @RSBNetwork relayed the nomination as official news. @townhallcom highlighted Blanche's resume, incl #shorts #news #breakingnews #unfiltered #coverednews #cvrd