# Trump’s former personal lawyer narrowly confirmed as US attorney general

https://mins.news/en/item/16860

- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-08 10:36 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/8/trumps-former-personal-lawyer-narrowly-confirmed-as-us-attorney-general?traffic_source=rss

> The US Senate narrowly confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general. Blanche, who previously served as Donald Trump’s personal lawyer, secured approval despite concerns about the independence of the attorney general’s office. The close vote highlights the controversy surrounding his appointment.

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