The Trump Shadow Over Blanche's Bid: What This Means for Justice The Senate confirmation hearing for Todd Blanche is a test of his ability to shake off past associations that have raised concerns about his impartiality.
As acting attorney general, Blanche has overseen a department accused of politicization and partisanship under Donald Trump's watch.
Blanche's comments as a former personal attorney to Trump during the hush money trial have been criticized for blurring the line between presidential lawyer and independent law enforcement official.