Trump Appoints Defense Lawyers to Key DOJ Positions

Donald Trump has appointed members of his legal defense team to key positions within the Justice Department, including Todd Blanche as deputy attorney general and Emil Bove in a high-ranking role. John Sauer, who successfully argued for Trump's presidential immunity in the Supreme Court, is nominated for US solicitor general. These appointments, alongside Trump's pick for attorney general, Matt Gaetz, have raised concerns about the department's independence, as Trump aims to reshape it to pursue his agenda.