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“People should be up in arms!” Fmr. Watergate prosecutor SOUNDS OFF on Trump AG pick Todd Blanche

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Donald Trump’s push to politicize the DOJ has taken a new turn now that he plans to nominate his former lawyer, Todd Blanche, to serve full-time as attorney general. Blanche may face an uphill Senate confirmation with Republicans already expressing their skepticism. NYC Attorney and Former Watergate Prosecutor Nick Ackerman breaks down Blanche’s nomination and why he thinks he would be a bad pick to lead the DOJ.

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