Trump Defense Lawyers Nominated for DOJ Positions

Donald Trump has nominated several of his former criminal defense attorneys to prominent positions within the Department of Justice following his conviction in a hush money case. Todd Blanche, who has defended Trump across multiple courtrooms, is nominated for the deputy attorney general position, while Emil Bove is set to be principal deputy attorney general. Both could serve under Matt Gaetz, the nominated attorney general, pending Senate confirmation. Gaetz, who recently resigned from Congress amidst an unresolved House Ethics Committee investigation, may now lead the DOJ. Trump also nominated D. John Sauer, who successfully argued for Trump's immunity from prosecution, as solicitor general. These appointments have sparked controversy, as they suggest potential targeting of legal officials involved in Trump's past litigations. [Sources: Yahoo News, The Independent, ABC4, Bloomberg, Politico]