Trump Bolsters Legal Team with White-Collar Defense Attorney Ahead of Criminal Indictment

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Former President Donald Trump has added Todd Blanche, a white-collar criminal defense lawyer, to his legal team to defend him in a criminal prosecution in Manhattan. Blanche, a former federal prosecutor in the Southern District of New York, has represented key players in Trump's first impeachment and led the legal team that represented Paul Manafort. Trump is expected to surrender on Tuesday and appear for an arraignment on charges levied by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, which are still sealed.
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