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Trump's Attorney Todd Blanche Faces Mixed Legal Outcomes

4/3/2026

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Todd Blanche, a key attorney for U.S. President Donald Trump, defended him in multiple criminal cases.
He won two cases against special counsel Jack Smith and lost one to the Manhattan district attorney.
Trump appointed Blanche acting attorney general after firing Pam Bondi.
Blanche, 51, has a controversial record of politicizing the Justice Department and losing the trust of federal judges.

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Story summary

Todd Blanche, a key attorney for U.S. President Donald Trump, defended him in multiple criminal cases.
He won two cases against special counsel Jack Smith and lost one to the Manhattan district attorney.
Trump appointed Blanche acting attorney general after firing Pam Bondi.
Blanche, 51, has a controversial record of politicizing the Justice Department and losing the trust of federal judges.