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Republican accounts celebrate the swearing-in of Todd Blanche—best known as Trump’s personal defense lawyer—to lead the Justice Department. The coordinated cheerleading normalizes putting a close political loyalist in charge of prosecutions, a move that concentrates presidential power and signals potential use of federal law-enforcement against critics.

20 gov accounts · 37 gov posts First seen: August 10, 2026 at 13:33 UTC Attorney General · General · Attorney · Blanche · Sworn · Todd Blanche

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Republican accounts celebrate the swearing-in of Todd Blanche—best known as Trump’s personal defense lawyer—to lead the Justice Department. The coordinated cheerleading normalizes putting a close political loyalist in charge of prosecutions, a move that concentrates presidential power and signals potential use of federal law-enforcement against critics.

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⚖️ From Trump’s personal lawyer to America’s top law-enforcement official—Todd Blanche’s rise is a story that will spark debate. 🇺🇸🔥 Now the real question: Will he serve the Justice Department, or the president who put his trust in him? 👀👇

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Blanche formally sworn in as attorney general. President Trump's former personal attorney Todd Blanche was sworn in as attorney general on Monday, making him the second official to hold the top law enforcement position during the second Trump administration

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Facebook Mud Verse UK @132145323324688 1mo ago 68%

⚖️ From Trump’s personal lawyer to America’s top law-enforcement official—Todd Blanche’s rise is a story that will spark debate. 🇺🇸🔥 Now the real question: Will he serve the Justice Department, or the president who put his trust in him? 👀👇

Facebook Facebook user 1mo ago 67%

Todd Blanche confirmed as Donald Trump's personal attorney...

Facebook Facebook user 1mo ago 66%

Those are important promises but now comes the real test. Integrity,’ ‘impartiality,’ and respect for the judiciary sound good in a speech. What specific actions should Americans watch for to determine whether the DOJ is actually living up to those words? That’s where I’ll be paying attention?”

Facebook Facebook user 1mo ago 65%

Todd Blanche was confirmed as trumps personal lawyer

Facebook Mud Verse UK @132145323324688 1mo ago 64%

⚖️ From Trump’s personal lawyer to America’s top law-enforcement official—Todd Blanche’s rise is a story that will spark debate. 🇺🇸🔥 Now the real question: Will he serve the Justice Department, or the president who put his trust in him? 👀👇

News AlterNet on MSN 60%

'Tip of iceberg': Attorney’s 'sleight-of-hand' unmasks alarming DOJ upheaval. On Monday, August 10, Todd Blanche went from being acting U.S. attorney general to taking over the position permanently when

Facebook Facebook user 1mo ago 60%

Yeah. More corruption in the DOJ. Just what we need.

Facebook Facebook user 1mo ago 59%

Todd Blanche confirmed as Donald Trump's personal attorney...

Facebook Facebook user 1mo ago 59%

The man that has corrupted the DOJ in less than a month!!

Facebook Facebook user 1mo ago 59%

Todd Blanche was confirmed as trumps personal lawyer

Facebook Facebook user 1mo ago 58%

I hope Todd Blanche has great success as Attorney General.

Facebook Facebook user 1mo ago 58%

Todd Blanche confirmed as Donald Trump's personal attorney...

News Newsweek 1mo ago 57%

Todd Blanche confirmed as attorney general: all senators who voted against. Trump loyalist Todd Blanche secured enough Republican support in the Senate to be confirmed as

News MS NOW on MSN 57%

What will Trump ask Todd Blanche to do next? Panel weighs in. While acting Attorney General Todd Blanche may have been President Trump’s personal attorney, President Trump has a history

News Forbes · via Yahoo News 1mo ago 57%

Todd Blanche Being Sworn In Today—These Key Trump Loyalty Tests Await New Attorn.... Blanche previously served as Trump’s personal defense attorney—and critics argue he never stopped

Facebook Facebook user 1mo ago 56%

Todd Blanche was confirmed as trumps personal lawyer

Facebook Facebook user 1mo ago 56%

I hope Todd Blanche has great success as Attorney General.

News The Mirror · via AOL 1mo ago 56%

Fiery backlash erupts as staunch Trump 'lackey' Todd Blanche secures attorney.... The Senate has confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general, further cementing the Justice

Facebook The Gateway Pundit @gatewaypundit 1mo ago 56%

Read more: JUST IN: Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s Nomination https://t.co/HoF7MWzvNu

Facebook Facebook user 1mo ago 56%

Todd Blanche confirmed as Donald Trump's personal attorney...

News The Hill on MSN 1mo ago 55%

Blanche says DOJ opinion on executive privilege is not ‘any novel legal concept’. Attorney General Todd Blanche on Sunday dismissed criticism over the Justice Department’s (DOJ) recent opinion on executive privilege over communications between the president and “private advisors”

Facebook Mud Verse UK @132145323324688 1mo ago 55%

⚖️ From Trump’s personal lawyer to America’s top law-enforcement official—Todd Blanche’s rise is a story that will spark debate. 🇺🇸🔥 Now the real question: Will he serve the Justice Department, or the president who put his trust in him? 👀👇

News UPI 1mo ago 54%

Todd Blanche, Trump’s former personal lawyer, sworn in as U.S. attorney general .... Todd Blanche, President Donald Trump's former personal attorney, was officially sworn in as U.S

Facebook Facebook user 1mo ago 54%

I hope Todd Blanche has great success as Attorney General.

News Los Angeles Times 1mo ago 54%

Todd Blanche is sworn in as attorney general after bruising confirmation fight. President Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer, Todd Blanche, has been sworn in as attorney general

News ABC 7 Chicago 1mo ago 54%

Todd Blanche narrowly confirmed as Trump's attorney general in overnight vote. The Senate has confirmed Todd Blanche as the next attorney general of the United States

News Raw Story on MSN 53%

Todd Blanche criminalizes 'bad breakups' to hand bizarre gift to Nazis: analysis. Attorney General Todd Blanche might be trying to appease Neo Nazis with a new attack on "bad break ups," a new legal analysis

Facebook Facebook user 1mo ago 53%

"Americans deserve an Attorney General who will bring integrity back to the DOJ and Make America Safe Again." AGREED.. Yes we do!.....But it ain't Todd Blanche.

Facebook Facebook user 1mo ago 53%

Todd Blanche was confirmed as trumps personal lawyer

News Raw Story on MSN 53%

Blanche warned 'bizarrely fixated' Trump posts spell peril: 'Tell me that risk isn't real'. Newly confirmed Attorney General Todd Blanche is being handed a massive headache in his new job due to President Donald Trump

News Yahoo 1mo ago 53%

'Beyond Inappropriate': Attorney General Todd Blanche Ripped for Speaking at Rally to Endorse GOP Candidate. Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Screenshot via @livenowfox on YouTube Attorney General Todd Blanche faced a wave of online criticism Friday after speaking at a rally held by President Donald Trump to endorse a

Facebook Facebook user 1mo ago 53%

The DOJ under Todd Blanche criminally charged an innocent man with felony vandalism WITHOUT A SHRED OF EVIDENCE, and deceived the grand jury – to humor the mad king who created the mess at the Reflecting Pool with corruptionand incompetence. Jeanine Piro was forced to drop the case for fear of losing her law license – which enraged the mad king, who continues his delusional lie. The whole world is laughing at him, and at the lawless stooges in DOJ who humor him. Remember in November that Republicans – Who will all vote to confirm Trump’s henchman, Todd Blanche as A.G. - are full collaborators in his demolition of the rule of law.

News WSOC 9 1mo ago 51%

Blanche seeks to rally a depleted Justice Department workforce in first speech.... Attorney General Todd Blanche is seeking to rally a depleted Justice Department workforce in his

Facebook Facebook user 1mo ago 51%

I hope Todd Blanche has great success as Attorney General.

Facebook Facebook user 1mo ago 51%

"Americans deserve an Attorney General who will bring integrity back to the DOJ and Make America Safe Again." AGREED.. Yes we do!.....But it ain't Todd Blanche.

News WCBD-TV Charleston 1mo ago 51%

Blanche seeks to rally a depleted Justice Department workforce in first speech.... WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General Todd Blanche sought to rally a depleted Justice Department workfo

Facebook Facebook user 1mo ago 50%

I hope Todd Blanche has great success as Attorney General.

Facebook Facebook user 1mo ago 50%

“I promise you that I will work as hard as any of you. I want people who want to do the right thing every day FOR TRUMP, and if you do that I will back you every step of the way. I can’t tell you how proud I am to stand with TRUMP” -Attorney General Todd Blanche

News CBS News 1mo ago 50%

Blanche sworn in as attorney general, formally taking the reins at the Justice.... Todd Blanche was sworn in as attorney general after the Senate narrowly voted to confirm the

Facebook Facebook user 1mo ago 50%

Todd Blanche was confirmed as trumps personal lawyer

Facebook Facebook user 1mo ago 49%

"Americans deserve an Attorney General who will bring integrity back to the DOJ and Make America Safe Again." AGREED.. Yes we do!.....But it ain't Todd Blanche.

Facebook Facebook user 1mo ago 49%

Congratulations! It was reported that Murkowski and Collins could derail this confirmation. I’m glad Blanche made it through the process-he’s seen the DOJ from both sides and can be a great asset.

Facebook Facebook user 1mo ago 49%

“…Trump’s current personal lawyer…” There I fixed it. Now Todd Blanche United States Attorney General can go check in on Ghislaine Maxwell  and make sure she is comfortable and being treated well.

Facebook Facebook user 1mo ago 48%

The current trajectory of the Republican-controlled Congress represents a profound and historic dereliction of its constitutional mandate. Designed by the Framers to act as a robust bulwark against executive overreach, the legislative branch has instead transformed itself into a supine instrument of the very power it is sworn to check. This abdication of duty is not merely a political failure; it is a fundamental betrayal of the system of checks and balances that ensures no single individual—not even a President—stands above the law. By systematically dismantling the rigorous vetting processes once required for executive appointments, the Senate has ushered in a revolving door of leadership defined by volatility and incompetence. When the duty of "advise and consent" is reduced to a hollow formality, the result is an executive branch untethered from accountability, where the pursuit of personal enrichment and partisan self-preservation consistently eclipses the stewardship of the nation. The ease with which these nominees are confirmed, only to be discarded in the wake of scandal or systemic failure, exposes a legislative body that prioritizes political expediency over the foundational integrity of the government. Furthermore, the silence from Congressional leadership regarding the obstruction of justice—exemplified by the shielding of files related to the Zorro Ranch and the evasion of financial transparency—is deafening. In failing to demand a full accounting of these matters, Congress has effectively signaled that transparency is optional and that the rule of law is subject to the whims of the Executive. This erosion of oversight creates a dangerous precedent: when the legislative branch refuses to hold the Executive accountable, it invites the normalization of authoritarian impulses, the dehumanization of political opponents, and the degradation of the democratic norms that sustain our republic. Ultimately, the Republican-controlled Congress has abandoned its role as the conscience of the state, choosing instead to facilitate a concentration of power that threatens the very architecture of our Constitution. In their refusal to challenge the unchecked authority of Donald Trump, they have not only failed to protect the interests of the American people but have actively participated in the dismantling of the checks and balances essential to a free and self-governing society. The legacy of this Congress will not be one of legislative achievement, but of a historic, silent surrender of the people’s power to a government that no longer acknowledges its limits.

Facebook Facebook user 1mo ago 48%

Or trump’s personal attorney gone wild…. We shall see.

Facebook Facebook user 1mo ago 48%

Trump's personal lawyer

Facebook Facebook user 1mo ago 48%

Good! Todd Blanche is a deep state Democrat lawyer. Notice- nobody opposed him

Facebook Facebook user 1mo ago 48%

Today, Cassady will live in infamy. He undoubtedly was bought by Donald J Trump. The reasoning he struggled so hard to give doesn't make a bit of sense. Are you kidding? This is sickening. I think it is unlikely America will ever see the Epstein files if Todd Blanche is made the head of the Justice Department. Trump and his uncontrollable lust for power and money, and Blanche with his authority to decide whether or not to inforce justice, will continue to tear our country apart. This is similar to the age old story of what happens when the town's Sheriff is in the hip pocket of the corrupt mayor, but in this picture it's on steroids. I believe it will take years for our country to get back to normalcy with a Trump and Blanche tandem in power. Time to brace yourself if you think it has been crazy so far with Trump as president. You haven't seen nothing yet. He's just getting started.

News CBS News 1mo ago 48%

Cassidy backs Blanche for attorney general, clearing way for confirmation. Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy, a Republican, announced he will vote to confirm Todd Blanche for

News The Hill 1mo ago 48%

Blanche formally sworn in as attorney general. President Trump's former personal attorney Todd Blanche was sworn in as attorney general on Monday, making him the second official to hold the top law enforcement position during the second Trump administration

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