Justice Department faces fresh scrutiny
Before becoming acting attorney general, Blanche served as the department’s second-ranking official and was previously part of Trump’s legal team.
His tenure has drawn attention over Justice Department investigations involving some of Trump’s political adversaries, including former FBI Director James Comey.
Blanche also recently testified before Congress regarding a proposed $1.8 billion compensation fund tied to a settlement involving the Internal Revenue Service. He told lawmakers the fund would not move forward, though provisions shielding Trump from certain tax-related investigations would remain in place.
The nomination is expected to trigger a confirmation battle in the Senate, where lawmakers are likely to scrutinise Blanche’s close ties to the president and his stewardship of the Justice Department.
