Trump's ex-lawyer confirmed as US Attorney General

Todd Blanche, a former lawyer for U.S. President Donald Trump, has secured the position of United States Attorney General following a closely contested Senate confirmation vote. The final tally was 50-49, with the decision hinging on a single vote.

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deeply honored by the trust and confidence President Trump has placed in me

Blanche's nomination faced significant opposition, primarily stemming from his past involvement in the Epstein case files and his proposal for a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund. This fund was intended to provide compensation for victims of government persecution in potential litigation against them. However, concerns were raised in the Senate that the fund could be misused by the Trump administration to benefit individuals prosecuted for their involvement in the January 6, 2021, attack on Congress.

In response to the uproar, Blanche reportedly walked back his proposal for the fund, a move that appeared to secure his nomination. Despite this concession, skeptics express lingering doubts about the fund's ultimate fate. Some speculate that Blanche may attempt to revive it, possibly under a different name, once his position is solidified.

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Todd Blanche has no intention of stopping Trump's corruption. He advanced his career enabling it.

Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer voiced strong criticism of Blanche's nomination, suggesting it would provide an "excuse on a silver platter" to continue perceived corruption. Schumer stated, "Todd Blanche has no intention of stopping Trump's corruption. He advanced his career enabling it." He further asserted that any senator voting to confirm Blanche would be branding themselves as an "enabler."

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Every senator who voted to confirm him has now branded themselves as an enabler, too.