Senate's Rubber Stamp on Blanche Raises Questions About Due Diligence The Senate Judiciary Committee has approved Todd Blanche, President Trump's nominee for attorney general, in a 12 10 vote.
While this decision may seem routine, it conceals a complex web of politics and power dynamics that warrant scrutiny. One key concern raised by Democrats was Blanche's handling of the "anti weaponization fund.
" He initially assured senators it was dead but only committed to writing after Republican Sens. John Cornyn (R Texas) and Thom Tillis (R N. C. ) threatened to block his confirmation.