Sen. Cassidy Backs Todd Blanche

Sen. Bill Cassidy's support likely secures Todd Blanche's confirmation.

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Senate Narrowly Confirms Blanche as Attorney General; Trump Blasts Murkowski for Opposition

Democrats Sound Alarm as Blanche Takes Over DOJ

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The Senate confirmed acting Attorney General Todd Blanche as U.S. attorney general early Saturday, approving President Donald Trump’s nominee 50-49. Republicans Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski joined every Democrat in voting no, Mitch McConnell missed the vote, and Bill Cassidy provided the pivotal Republican support after earlier concerns. Blanche, 52, previously served as Trump’s personal criminal defense lawyer and had been running the Justice Department on an acting basis after Trump replaced Pam Bondi. His confirmation ends weeks of uncertainty over whether Republicans would install him permanently atop the DOJ.

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Capitulation to TrumpLeans Left

Republican senators, especially Bill Cassidy, surrendered to Trump by backing Todd Blanche even after acknowledging serious reasons to oppose him. Their confirmation votes were cowardly and helped advance a dangerous nominee instead of checking Trump’s pressure.

Trump-Controlled DOJLeans Left

Todd Blanche is dangerous because he would run the Justice Department for Trump’s personal and political benefit. Confirming him endorses a politicized DOJ built around Trump’s will and revenge agenda.

Anti-Trump SabotageLeans Right

Lisa Murkowski and other establishment Republicans are undermining Trump’s nominees rather than acting as loyal Republicans. Their opposition to Blanche is hypocritical, unprincipled sabotage of the MAGA agenda.