Donald Trump’s Attorney: Everything to Know About Todd Blanche

Donald Trump’s Attorney:

Todd Blanche, a former federal prosecutor, represents Trump in his New York criminal cases.

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Blanche left New York City's oldest law firm to join Trump’s legal team.

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He has extensive experience in white-collar cases, including tax fraud and money laundering.

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Blanche previously represented Paul Manafort, Trump’s former campaign chairman.

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He was tasked with representing Trump in the federal criminal case related to classified documents.

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Trump faced 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in New York.

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If convicted, Trump could face up to four years in prison for each count.

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Blanche's decision to represent Trump was seen as a significant career move.

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The legal battles are part of ongoing investigations into Trump’s activities post-presidency

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