Trump, Congress and Deputy Attorney General
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President Donald Trump appointed Todd Blanche, who is second in charge at the Justice Department, as the new librarian of Congress. Before being tapped for the DOJ, Blanche served as Trump’s defense lawyer during his hush money trial,
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The Library of Congress has disputed there was a change in leadership, Politico reports, saying it's awaiting guidance from Congress.
Trump’s bid to exert control over the Library of Congress is a focal point in a power struggle between the legislative and executive branches.
Trump’s attempt to put his own people in place at the Library of Congress hit a wall in dramatic fashion after two appointees were "escorted off premises."