The Attorney General's Shadow: How Todd Blanche's Confirmation Reflects a Larger Crisis of Faith in Justice The US Senate's narrow confirmation of Todd Blanche as attorney general marks another milestone in the Trump era's assault on American institutions.
Democrats have raised alarms about the politicization of the Department of Justice, but the real concern is not just partisan one upmanship – it's whether the nation can trust its top law enforcement officer to act with independence and impartiality.
Blanche's confirmation comes amidst a broader context in which Trump has demonstrated a willingness to use executive power to insulate himself and those closest to him from accountability.