The US Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general early Saturday morning by a vote of 50-49, elevating President Trump’s former personal lawyer to lead the Justice Department. Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana cast the deciding vote after weeks of uncertainty and debate. The confirmation came despite objections centered on Blanche's past legal work for Donald Trump, including representing him in cases involving a $1.8 billion slush fund.
The vote largely fell along party lines, with all Democrats voting against Blanche’s confirmation. Senators Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Susan Collins of Maine were the only Republicans to oppose his appointment, joining Democrats in opposition.
Blanche's nomination faced scrutiny due to his previous role as Trump’s personal attorney, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest and the independence of the Justice Department under his leadership. The Hill reported that Blanche made a number of promises regarding how he would handle his tenure as the country’s top law enforcement officer in order to secure sufficient GOP backing.
No right-leaning outlets offered substantive criticism of Blanche's confirmation, while left and lean-left sources focused on concerns about his ties to Trump. Not in dispute is that Blanche will now oversee the nation’s federal law enforcement agency.
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