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Trump says he’s nominating Todd Blanche, his former personal lawyer, to serve as attorney general.

ByThe Associated Press

June 3, 2026, 11:08 PM

WASHINGTON -- Trump says he’s nominating Todd Blanche, his former personal lawyer, to serve as attorney general.

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