Trump Appoints Legal Team to Justice Department

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated his criminal defense attorney Todd Blanche as Deputy Attorney General, which is the second-highest position in the Justice Department. Blanche, who represented Trump in various legal cases including the hush money trial, is expected to oversee the department's daily operations and manage over 110,000 employees. Additionally, Trump has selected John Sauer, who argued for Trump's immunity in the Supreme Court, as Solicitor General, a role critical for representing the U.S. government in high-profile legal battles. Trump's appointments signal a reliance on loyal legal allies to reshape the Justice Department in line with his administration's priorities. Both Blanche and Sauer’s nominations will require Senate confirmation. In a notable move, former Rep. Matt Gaetz has also been nominated for Attorney General.