Todd Blanche Claims Trump’s DOJ Is ‘Restoring American Trust’ In Confirmation Hearing As Democrats Cry ‘Corruption’ (Live Updates)

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Jul 15, 2026, 09:58am EDT

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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche defended the Trump administration’s actions Wednesday as he faces his confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee, as Democratic lawmakers immediately criticized the former Trump attorney for his personal allegiance to the president.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche gets sworn in at his confirmation hearing in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill July 15 in Washington, DC.

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