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Todd Blanche Is a Dangerous Choice for Trump’s Attorney General

Todd Blanche Is a Dangerous Choice for Trump’s Attorney General
New York Times Monday 15 June 2026, 05:00 UTC By The Editorial Board 1 min read
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Nominating Mr. Blanche to be the nation’s top law enforcement officer crosses a red line, and the Senate needs to defeat him.

Nominating Mr. Blanche to be the nation’s top law enforcement officer crosses a red line, and the Senate needs to defeat him.
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