Trump nominates Todd Blanche for attorney general amid controversy over DOJ fund

TL;DR

Donald Trump nominated Todd Blanche as attorney general.
Blanche has been acting attorney general for over two months.
The nomination follows controversy over the DOJ's "Anti-Weaponization Fund."
Blanche previously served as a criminal defense lawyer for Trump.
Critics cite potential conflicts of interest due to Blanche's past legal work for Trump.
Blanche authorized immunity for Trump, his family, and the Trump Organization regarding IRS tax returns.
The "Anti-Weaponization Fund" was proposed as compensation for victims of prosecutorial overreach.
The fund faced criticism for potentially benefiting individuals involved in the Jan. 6 Capitol invasion.
Blanche stated plans for the fund were abandoned, but concerns remain about its potential revival.
Lawsuits challenging the fund's legality are ongoing.
Blanche defended the agreement protecting Trump from prosecution related to pre-settlement tax returns.
Rep. Rosa DeLauro questioned Blanche about conflicts of interest regarding payments from the Save America PAC.
Sen. Dick Durbin expressed skepticism about Blanche's impartiality.
Blanche was put in charge of complying with a law requiring the release of Jeffrey Epstein files.
Trump faced criminal charges, and Blanche served as his defense lawyer in three cases.
Two cases against Trump regarding the 2020 election and classified documents were dropped after his 2024 election.
Trump was convicted on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in a New York state court case.

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