Senate Delivers Victory for Trump: Todd Blanche Confirmed as Attorney General Despite Partisan Resistance
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Todd Blanche was confirmed as U.S. attorney general in a 50-49 Senate vote, overcoming partisan obstruction as two rogue Republicans joined Democrats in opposition.
The Senate, in a decisive move early Saturday, confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general by a 50 to 49 vote, overcoming relentless partisan obstruction from Democrats and a pair of Republican defectors, Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska. These two senators, notorious for undermining conservative unity, sided with Democrats in a futile attempt to derail a strong Trump nominee.
Blanche, who honorably served as deputy attorney general during President Trump’s second administration and stepped in as acting attorney general after Pam Bondi’s removal, expressed his gratitude on social media, stating he was 'deeply honored by the trust and confidence President Trump has placed in me to lead the Department of Justice.' His commitment to upholding the rule of law and restoring integrity to the DOJ is clear.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt hailed the confirmation as 'a huge win for President Trump and our country,' praising Blanche as a 'phenomenal' attorney general who will stand up to leftist overreach and politicization of justice.
The confirmation was secured thanks to the pivotal support of Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, who courageously offset the betrayal by Collins and Murkowski and the absence of Sen. Mitch McConnell. Blanche also won over Republicans John Cornyn, Thom Tillis, and John Curtis after productive negotiations, which included Blanche’s principled decision to rescind a bloated $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund and to narrow a tax-audit immunity agreement for Trump, his family, and businesses—demonstrating his willingness to listen and lead.
At his June hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Blanche made it clear the fund was 'dead' and that the department would not pursue it. He later issued an order canceling the fund and clarified that the immunity deal would only apply to claims from already-filed tax returns for the president, his two oldest sons, and the Trump Organization, ensuring fairness and transparency.
Blanche’s confirmation process also addressed his role in the Justice Department’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. He oversaw the release of more than two million files, acknowledged minor errors in the release of survivor information, and met with survivors—a testament to his transparency and willingness to engage with all parties, despite leftist attempts to politicize the issue.
The narrow vote highlights the entrenched partisan divide in the Senate, driven by Democrats’ obsession with attacking Trump and their refusal to recognize Blanche’s qualifications. Despite their efforts, the Senate has confirmed a principled leader who will restore order and integrity to the Department of Justice.