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Trump Appoints Todd Blanche as Acting Attorney General

4/7/2026

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Blanche Takes Charge

Todd Blanche was appointed acting U.S. attorney general by U.S. President Donald Trump after serving as deputy attorney general.
Blanche has represented U.S. President Donald Trump in criminal cases, including the New York hush-money case yielding a conviction on 34 felony counts.
He led defenses in federal cases brought by Special Counsel Jack Smith, which have since been abandoned.
His strategy aimed to delay the cases until after the 2024 election.

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Trump Endorses Hilton

U.S. President Donald Trump endorsed conservative commentator Steve Hilton for California governor, praising him amid rising crime and high taxes.
The endorsement could shift the race as polls show Hilton and Sheriff Chad Bianco leading.
The endorsement followed a heated debate between Hilton and Bianco.
Experts say Trump endorsements influence GOP primaries and may consolidate voters behind Hilton.

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Blanche Takes Charge

Todd Blanche was appointed acting U.S. attorney general by U.S. President Donald Trump after serving as deputy attorney general.
Blanche has represented U.S. President Donald Trump in criminal cases, including the New York hush-money case yielding a conviction on 34 felony counts.
He led defenses in federal cases brought by Special Counsel Jack Smith, which have since been abandoned.
His strategy aimed to delay the cases until after the 2024 election.

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