Trump Appoints Defense Team to Justice Department

President-elect Donald Trump has announced key appointments for the U.S. Justice Department, selecting members of his personal criminal defense team for top roles. Todd Blanche, who led Trump's defense in the hush money case, is nominated for deputy attorney general, where he would manage the department's daily operations. Emil Bove will serve as principal associate deputy attorney general, and D. John Sauer, who successfully argued for Trump's presidential immunity at the Supreme Court, is named solicitor general. These selections reflect Trump's reliance on loyal defenders amid ongoing legal challenges, including cases related to the 2020 election and classified documents. Trump's choice of former Rep. Matt Gaetz as attorney general further emphasizes his strategy to reshape the Justice Department with trusted allies. If confirmed, these appointments could significantly impact ongoing legal proceedings against Trump and the department's future direction.