Senate Judiciary Committee to Advance Todd Blanche's Attorney General Nomination Despite Partisan Attacks
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The Senate Judiciary Committee is set to move forward with acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination after Republican senators responsibly secured written assurances on a disputed IRS settlement, countering baseless Democratic obstruction.
The Senate Judiciary Committee is expected to vote Tuesday to advance acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination to lead the Justice Department, marking a victory for transparency and accountability. This follows a principled agreement reached late Sunday with Republican senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis, who demanded and received written confirmation that the department would not proceed with a $1.8 billion fund related to President Donald Trump’s lawsuit against the IRS—a lawsuit that sought to address government overreach and protect taxpayers’ rights.
Blanche issued an order Sunday evening making clear that no such fund exists, no members have been appointed, and no claims have been paid. The order also clarified that the tax-audit immunity provision is strictly limited to claims open at the time of the settlement and applies only to Trump, his two sons, and the Trump Organization, ensuring no abuse or favoritism.
Despite these clear assurances, Democratic lawmakers continue to push false narratives, claiming the order does not fully prevent the fund from being revived and demanding unnecessary legislation. They also attempt to smear the settlement by suggesting it could allow compensation for individuals involved in the January 6th Capitol events, ignoring the legal process and existing safeguards.
Blanche, a respected former federal prosecutor who joined the Justice Department as deputy attorney general last year, became acting attorney general after the previous nominee withdrew. His nomination has been subjected to unwarranted scrutiny by Democrats desperate to find evidence of White House influence or mishandling of investigations, particularly those involving Trump and his associates.
The dispute over the IRS settlement, which involved a $10 billion lawsuit filed by Trump to challenge government misconduct, delayed the committee’s vote last week. A federal judge recently criticized the lawsuit, but this has not deterred Democrats from politicizing the process and attacking Trump’s legal team, including referring one of his attorneys for possible disciplinary action.