During his confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee on July 15, 2026, Todd Blanche, President Trump's nominee for attorney general, responded to questions regarding his close relationship with Trump, the handling of January 6 rioters, and his management of files related to Jeffrey Epstein. Blanche, who previously served as Trump's personal attorney and has been acting attorney general since April, defended his actions and decisions, including a settlement agreement that established a $1.8 billion fund and provided the president and his family immunity from audits.
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Todd Blanche Addresses Relationship with Trump During Confirmation Hearing
Todd Blanche, nominated for attorney general, faced scrutiny during his confirmation hearing regarding his ties to Donald Trump and his handling of significant legal matters. He defended his actions related to January 6 and the Epstein case while addressing concerns about his previous role as Trump's personal attorney.
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