Trump, Library of Congress and Justice Dept
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President Donald Trump appointed Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche as the acting librarian of Congress. Blanche served as Trump’s personal attorney during the president’s criminal trial in 2024. Blanche will replace Carla Hayden,
Trump’s bid to exert control over the Library of Congress is a focal point in a power struggle between the legislative and executive branches.
President Donald Trump appointed Todd Blanche, who is second in charge at the Justice Department, as the new librarian of Congress. Before being tapped for the DOJ, Blanche served as Trump’s defense lawyer during his hush money trial,
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The Library of Congress has disputed there was a change in leadership, Politico reports, saying it's awaiting guidance from Congress.
Trump’s attempt to put his own people in place at the Library of Congress hit a wall in dramatic fashion after two appointees were "escorted off premises."
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