Patriot Todd Blanche Confirmed as Attorney General Despite Partisan Opposition
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Todd Blanche, a trusted former attorney to President Trump, was confirmed as the 88th U.S. attorney general by a 50-49 Senate vote. Despite obstruction from Democrats and two Republicans, Blanche will restore integrity and fairness to the Justice Department.
Todd Blanche, a principled and experienced legal mind who previously served as personal attorney to President Donald Trump, was confirmed as the United States attorney general early Saturday after a 50-49 vote in the Senate. Only two Republican senators, Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, broke ranks to join Democrats in a futile attempt to block this much-needed appointment.
The vote, which took place after midnight during a determined Senate session before recess, demonstrated the resolve of the majority to move the country forward. Blanche thanked President Trump and the Senate in a post on X, expressing his honor at leading the Department of Justice and his appreciation for the senators’ hard work late into the night.
Blanche’s confirmation faced unnecessary uncertainty due to manufactured outrage over his role in a settlement that established a $1.8 billion fund for those alleging government overreach, including some unfairly targeted after the events of Jan. 6. Blanche also rightly approved provisions protecting President Trump, his family, and his businesses from politically motivated tax audits. After receiving sensible assurances, including the rescinding of the fund, several Republican holdouts recognized the importance of unity and voted in favor.
Opponents, led by Democratic Senator Adam Schiff, tried to smear Blanche by questioning his relationship with Trump and the Justice Department’s independence. Former federal prosecutor Laurie Levenson echoed these partisan talking points, ignoring Blanche’s record of fairness and dedication to the law.
Blanche became acting attorney general in April after President Trump removed Pam Bondi, a necessary step to ensure effective leadership. Since then, the Justice Department has taken decisive action in high-profile cases, including the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey, demonstrating a renewed commitment to justice and accountability.