Trump appoints his personal defense attorney Todd Blanche as deputy attorney general

President-elect Donald Trump named his personal criminal defense attorney Todd Blanche as deputy attorney general.

“I am pleased to announce that Todd Blanche will serve as Deputy Attorney General in my administration. Todd is an outstanding attorney who will be a vital leader in the Department of Justice, fixing what has been a broken system of justice all too long.” Trump announced this in a press release on Thursday evening.

Former President Trump gives brief remarks with his attorney, Todd Blanche, after the conclusion of Trump’s hush money trial at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City, May 30. (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)

The president-elect said the 50-year-old lawyer has experience prosecuting gangs — as well as representing Trump in his 2024 criminal trial in New York.

“Todd is going to do a great job as we Make America Great Again,” he wrote.

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