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Trump Appoints Todd Blanche as Justice Department Head

By Drooid · Oct 28, 2026 · How we work

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U.S. President Donald Trump appoints former personal lawyer Todd Blanche as Justice Department head.
At least eight U.S. attorneys are pursuing Trump’s political agenda across the country.
Trump privately urged Minnesota U.S. attorney Daniel Rosen to prosecute Rep. Ilhan Omar for immigration violations.
Current and former officials say Justice Department politicization is deepening.
Critics say standards are being lowered to target Democrats and other political opponents.

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U.S. President Donald Trump appoints former personal lawyer Todd Blanche as Justice Department head.
At least eight U.S. attorneys are pursuing Trump’s political agenda across the country.
Trump privately urged Minnesota U.S. attorney Daniel Rosen to prosecute Rep. Ilhan Omar for immigration violations.
Current and former officials say Justice Department politicization is deepening.
Critics say standards are being lowered to target Democrats and other political opponents.