President-elect Donald Trump announced Thursday that he has appointed two of his attorneys from the New York hush money trial to prominent Justice Department positions.
Trump named Todd Blanche as deputy attorney general for his upcoming administration, while Emil Bove is set to take on the role of principal associate deputy attorney general. In a statement posted on Truth Social, Trump said that the pair will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing Justice Department policies and overseeing critical agencies, including the FBI.
“I am pleased to announce that Todd Blanche will serve as Deputy Attorney General in my Administration. Todd is an excellent attorney who will be a crucial leader in the Justice Department, fixing what has been a broken System of Justice for far too long,” Trump wrote. “I am also hereby announcing Emil Bove will serve as Principal Associate Deputy Attorney General in my Administration, and as Acting Deputy Attorney General, as Todd Blanche is in the process of being confirmed by the Senate.”
As deputy attorney general, Blanche will oversee the department’s daily operations and advise the attorney general on key policy matters, CNN reported. Previously, he played a pivotal role in Trump’s defense in the Manhattan hush-money case, which ended in a conviction earlier this year, and in the federal classified documents case, later dismissed by a judge this past summer.
Blanche also participated in Trump’s federal case related to the events of Jan. 6, 2021, CNN reported. In Trump’s sole criminal trial this year, Blanche served as lead attorney in the hush money case, engaged in a prolonged cross-examination of Michael Cohen, and faced multiple tense exchanges with Judge Juan Merchan.
All republished articles must include our logo, our reporter’s byline, and their DCNF affiliation. For any questions about our guidelines or partnering with us, please contact licensing@dailycallernewsfoundation.org.
DONATE TO BIZPAC REVIEW
Please help us! If you are fed up with letting radical big tech execs, phony fact-checkers, tyrannical liberals and a lying mainstream media have unprecedented power over your news please consider making a donation to BPR to help us fight them. Now is the time. Truth has never been more critical!
- Gallego makes bold claim about Trump’s intentions toward Venezuela - December 17, 2025
- Scott Jennings clarifies where Wiles stands with Trump after Vanity Fair backlash - December 17, 2025
- Trump orders major escalation against Venezuela - December 17, 2025
Comment
We have no tolerance for comments containing violence, racism, profanity, vulgarity, doxing, or discourteous behavior. Thank you for partnering with us to maintain fruitful conversation.
BPR INSIDER COMMENTS
Scroll down for non-member comments or join our insider conversations by becoming a member. We'd love to have you!
