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Trump appoints Todd Blanche as Attorney General in the United States

The U.S. president designates his former lawyer to strengthen his position against potential legal attacks.

10 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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U.S. President Donald Trump has appointed his former lawyer Todd Blanche as Attorney General. This appointment comes as Trump seeks to solidify his influence over the country's judicial system.

According to reports, the aim of this appointment is for Blanche to advance legal actions against Trump's political adversaries while defending the president against potential investigations.

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