Blanche ‘honored’ after Senate confirms him as US attorney general in narrow vote – US politics live
Summary
The US Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as the new attorney general in a close 50-49 vote. Blanche, who was President Donald Trump’s former defense lawyer, has been acting attorney general since April and faced opposition over concerns he might use the department to target Trump’s political enemies.Key Facts
- Todd Blanche was confirmed attorney general by the Senate with a 50-49 vote.
- Only two Republican senators, Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski, voted against him, joining all Democrats.
- Senator Bill Cassidy broke with some Republicans to vote in favor of Blanche.
- Blanche has served as acting attorney general since April, after Trump fired Pam Bondi.
- Concerns were raised about Blanche potentially using the justice department to pursue Trump’s opponents.
- Blanche faced criticism for handling sensitive files related to Jeffrey Epstein and for his initial refusal to meet with Epstein victims.
- Blanche left a profitable career to represent President Trump in 2023 and has been linked to Trump’s efforts to influence the justice department.
- The Senate delayed other votes to confirm Blanche before a five-week recess and to work on budget issues later.
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