Todd Blanche, Trump's ex-lawyer, confirmed as US attorney general
Summary
Todd Blanche, President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer, has been confirmed as the U.S. attorney general in a 50-49 Senate vote. Blanche has served as acting attorney general since April and his confirmation ended a long disagreement between Senate Republicans and the Trump administration.Key Facts
- Todd Blanche was confirmed as U.S. attorney general by a 50-49 Senate vote.
- Republican Senators Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski opposed Blanche’s confirmation.
- Senator Bill Cassidy was the deciding vote and supported Blanche as the best option offered by the president.
- Blanche has been acting attorney general since April, after Pam Bondi was fired.
- Some Republicans were concerned about Blanche’s handling of Epstein-related documents and a fund to compensate alleged government persecution victims.
- Blanche promised to revise the compensation fund following criticism but it’s unclear if that promise is binding.
- Democrats voted unanimously against his nomination to lead the Justice Department.
- Cassidy said confirmation would give Blanche more influence in pushing department priorities and help fight violent crime.
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