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Jul 14, 2026

Todd Blanche faces Senate confirmation hearing for attorney general amid controversy over judge's criticism and Trump ties

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche appears before the Senate Judiciary Committee Wednesday for his confirmation hearing, facing scrutiny over his role as Donald Trump's former private attorney and a recent judge's scathing criticism related to a Justice Department deal over leaked presidential tax returns. Despite the controversies, Republican insiders expect him to win confirmation before the August recess.

Jul 14, 2026·5 sources
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  • ▪Todd Blanche was confirmed as Deputy Attorney General in March 2025 and became Acting Attorney General in the spring of 2026 following Pam Bondi's departure
  • ▪The New York Bar Association issued a letter opposing Todd Blanche's nomination, stating that Todd Blanche is unfit for the office of Attorney General
  • ▪Judge Kathleen Williams referred Todd Blanche and Stanley Woodward to the Florida Bar Association for discipline over the IRS settlement, which she characterized as collusive

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