Trump considering his lawyer Todd Blanche for deputy attorney general, sources say

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Source: CNN Politics

Updated 9:01 PM EST, Wed November 13, 2024


CNN — President-elect Donald Trump is seriously considering naming his lead attorney Todd Blanche to serve as the next deputy attorney general, the second-highest position in the Justice Department, according to two people familiar with his thinking.

Blanche has represented Trump for the last 18 months and defended him during his criminal hush money trial in Manhattan earlier this year. He has grown close to the president-elect in that time period and is often seen with Trump in Palm Beach and when he travels. Because of his proximity and Trump’s trust in him, it was widely expected inside Trump’s inner circle that if he won, Blanche would likely follow him into the federal government.

One person close to the matter cautioned that no final decisions have been made.

If he is nominated, Blanche would need to be confirmed by the Senate before helping run the department that is one of the most prioritized by Trump. On Wednesday, Trump announced that he’d selected Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz as his pick for attorney general, likely setting off a tough confirmation battle even in the Republican-held Senate.

Read more: https://www.cnn.com/2024/11/13/politics/todd-blanche-deputy-attorney-general-trump/index.html

[Ocelot II]

1. I'm sure Todd Blanche, a relatively competent trial lawyer

who somehow managed to keep his license while representing Trump, would just love to work for Matt Gaetz.

[moniss]

2. It's all about getting a look

at anything and everything DOJ has on him and anybody else. You can be sure he will be monetizing that access. I'm sure a few oligarchs would pay handsomely to find out what DOJ has on them.