Todd Blanche, fostul avocat al lui Trump, confirmat în funcția de procuror general al SUA

The U.S. Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as Attorney General, with a narrow vote of 50 to 49. Blanche, who has served as acting Attorney General since April, received support from most Republicans. Two Republican senators opposed his confirmation, joining Democrats in the vote. Blanche expressed gratitude for the trust placed in him by President Trump. He takes over the role following the dismissal of Pam Bondi, who faced criticism over her handling of high-profile cases. Previously, Blanche served as Deputy Attorney General and is known as a loyal ally of Trump.