Republican Senator Bill Cassidy announced Friday he will vote to confirm Todd Blanche as the next Attorney General, effectively securing his confirmation. The decision comes after Blanche cleared the Senate Judiciary Committee and requires at least 50 votes on the Senate floor for final approval. This support from Cassidy is considered a major victory for President Donald Trump, coming from an ally who previously voted to convict him. No right-leaning outlets beyond the New York Post and Washington Examiner reported on this development.
Cassidy’s announcement provides the decisive vote needed for Blanche's confirmation, resolving uncertainty surrounding his path to leading the Department of Justice. The sources do not detail Cassidy’s reasoning for supporting Blanche, nor any opposition he may have previously held. While Blanche’s confirmation was already likely, Cassidy’s support removes a potential obstacle.
The decision highlights an unusual alignment between Cassidy and Trump, given Cassidy's past votes against the former president.
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