Watch: Blanche grilled over handling of Epstein files and relationship with Trump
The BBC's Tom Bateman was at the hearing as Todd Blanche made his case to be permanently appointed to lead the US Justice Department.
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"acknowledged mistakes in the vetting of the Jeffrey Epstein files released to the public, but defended his handling of the matter"
— Todd Blanche , Politician
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Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Pam Bondi is a former attorney general of Florida.
Todd Blanche is the nominee for attorney general and a former personal lawyer to Donald Trump.
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The BBC's Tom Bateman was at the hearing as Todd Blanche made his case to be permanently appointed to lead the US Justice Department.
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