Trump Appoints Todd Blanche as Deputy Attorney General

In a surprising move, Donald Trump has appointed Todd Blanche, his attorney during the New York hush money trial, as the Deputy Attorney General of the United States. This unconventional pick comes on the heels of Trump's recent legal challenges, where Blanche was pivotal yet faced difficulties in preventing Trump’s conviction on 34 felony counts. Conservative attorney George Conway expressed mixed feelings about Blanche’s appointment, indicating that while it appears cronyistic, he considers Blanche a competent lawyer albeit not exceptional. The discussion extended to another controversial selection for Attorney General, Matt Gates, who Conway criticized as unqualified given his limited experience and past allegations. This raised concerns over the potential misuse of power within the Justice Department under Gates' leadership. The dialogue delved into whether Republicans in Congress would oppose these selections, with Conway expressing skepticism about their resolve. Additionally, the legitimacy of Trump's mandate to make such appointments was challenged, given his narrow electoral margins. Overall, these choices have ignited a debate over the intensity of Trump's influence within the government and the potential ramifications for the country, with experts suggesting that Trump's psychological profile poses a risk to governance based on a historic pattern of behavior indicative of destructive tendencies.