Trump to nominate his criminal defense lawyer for deputy attorney general
President-elect Donald Trump picks Todd Blanche, an attorney who defended him in his hush money criminal trial, as Justice Department deputy.

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2 developments- Nov 14, 2024Trump considering his lawyer Todd Blanche for deputy attorney general, sources say
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Trump nominates his attorney, Todd Blanche, for deputy attorney general
Trump Picks Todd Blanche, Who Represented Him in New York, as Deputy Attorney General