Democratic senator grills Todd Blanche on Trump’s directives in attorney general confirmation hearing – live

Trump's attorney general nominee Todd Blanche — who has served as the former president's personal defense lawyer — testified before senators today on his bid for the top Justice Department position. Per The Guardian, Democratic senators pressed him on Trump's directives during the confirmation hearing. Blanche has been serving in an acting capacity since Pam Bondi was fired in April, and in his opening remarks, he emphasized that the department is keeping America safe.

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