"Todd Blanche was a Cadwalader partner before giving it up to serve as Donald Trump's personal criminal defense attorney. He is now the number two official at the Department of Justice, with oversight of matters that directly implicate his former client's political interests."
"If you were trying to design a conflict of interest hypo for a law school exam, you'd be told to shelve this one and come up with something less ridiculous."
"Whenever the government needs to have a lawyer say something loony and downright detrimental to the public perception of the profession, Blanche is there."
The 2026 March Madness bracket has unveiled the John Eastman Region, highlighting legal figures with dubious decisions. John Eastman, known for his controversial electoral vote theory, sets the stage. Todd Blanche, Deputy Attorney General, has a history of conflicts of interest and questionable actions, including threats against Trump's critics. David Warrington, White House Counsel, is also featured. Voting for this region is open until Monday at 7:59 p.m. Eastern, continuing the exploration of legal controversies.
Read at Above the Law
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