Todd Blanche, a former personal lawyer to President Donald Trump, is set for confirmation to become the next U.S. attorney general, according to multiple reports. The appointment draws criticism from Democrats who argue the Justice Department could be politicized under Blanche’s leadership. Across the sources, opposition is described as beginning early, with Democrats warning that Blanche’s prior role for the president conflicts with the attorney general’s expected independence. One cited concern is that Blanche may continue operating in a way aligned with the president rather than serving the broader public interest. Democratic lawmakers are said to frame the attorney general position as a role that should represent the people, not the executive branch’s personal legal needs. The reports also note that the confirmation process is expected to proceed despite these objections, with the central dispute focusing on whether Blanche’s background undermines the neutrality of the Justice Department.