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Republicans to back Trump's former personal lawyer for US attorney-general

Source: abc.net.au Published Mon, 03 Aug 2026 23:10:12 +0000

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Key context: Todd Blanche, a former personal lawyer for Donald Trump who has been serving in an acting capacity since April, is set to be confirmed by the Senate after agreeing to formally withdraw a $2.5 billion "anti-weaponisation fund" for Trump allies from a settlement between the Justice Department and Mr Trump. This development from abc.net.au highlights ongoing changes in the sector.

Todd Blanche, a former personal lawyer for Donald Trump who has been serving in an acting capacity since April, is set to be confirmed by the Senate after agreeing to formally withdraw a $2.5 billion "anti-weaponisation fund" for Trump allies from a settlement between the Justice Department and Mr Trump.

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