Republicans clear Todd Blanche for top US Justice Department role
Summary
Todd Blanche, President Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer, was approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee to become the U.S. Attorney General. The committee voted 12-10 along party lines, moving his nomination to a full Senate vote despite concerns about his loyalty to Trump and involvement in a controversial IRS settlement.Key Facts
- Todd Blanche was President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer and is nominated for U.S. Attorney General.
- The Senate Judiciary Committee approved Blanche by a 12-10 vote, split by party lines.
- Some Republican senators delayed the vote due to concerns about Blanche’s role in a $1.8 billion IRS settlement involving Trump.
- The settlement created an “anti-weaponisation” fund, which critics say could protect Trump and his allies from certain IRS audits.
- A federal judge accused Blanche of working for both Trump’s interests and the IRS, raising questions about conflict of interest.
- Blanche, currently acting attorney general, signed documents to cancel the fund and limit who the IRS can investigate in the future.
- Democrats criticized Blanche for lacking independence and accused him of supporting a politically biased justice system.
- Republicans expressed hope Blanche will reduce the misuse of the justice system for political purposes.
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