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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Alanna Durkin-Richer

Trump’s former personal lawyer Todd Blanche sworn in as attorney general

Todd Blanche, who previously served as personal legal counsel to President Donald Trump, was sworn in on Monday as attorney general following a contentious Senate confirmation fight that highlighted bipartisan concerns over the direction of the Justice Department under the Republican president.

The oath of office was administered at the White House by federal appeals court judge Emil Bove, another former Trump lawyer, after a narrow Senate confirmation vote early Saturday.

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