Bill Cassidy Explains Why He Backed Todd Blanche After Near 'No' Vote
Summary
Senator Bill Cassidy nearly voted against Todd Blanche’s confirmation as attorney general because of special IRS protections for President Trump and his family. Despite his concerns, Cassidy voted yes after reviewing Blanche’s qualifications and receiving support from other officials.Key Facts
- Senator Bill Cassidy opposed special IRS protections for President Trump and his family, calling them wrong.
- Cassidy’s vote was crucial to confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general with a 50-49 Senate vote.
- Blanche is President Trump’s former defense attorney and had been acting attorney general since April.
- Cassidy was concerned about the IRS protections that would limit scrutiny of Trump, Donald Trump Jr., Eric Trump, and the Trump Organization.
- Blanche reversed an order related to an anti-weaponization fund and limited the IRS protection scope before the vote.
- Federal prosecutors from Louisiana praised Blanche’s focus on violent crime, human trafficking, drug trafficking, healthcare fraud, and major investigations.
- Only two Republican senators, Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins, voted against Blanche’s confirmation.
- Cassidy described his decision as difficult, saying it was a “gradation of gray,” but expressed confidence Blanche would lead well.
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