Blanche to face grilling on DOJ controversies as he seeks confirmation as AG
Summary
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is facing tough questions from the Senate Judiciary Committee as he seeks confirmation to become the permanent head of the Justice Department. His nomination faces opposition from Democrats and some Republicans due to controversies involving a canceled fund and a disputed IRS settlement connected to President Trump.Key Facts
- Todd Blanche is currently acting Attorney General and was previously President Donald Trump’s defense lawyer.
- President Trump formally nominated Blanche for Attorney General in June 2026.
- Blanche’s confirmation is challenged by controversies during his time at the Justice Department, especially regarding a now-canceled “Anti-Weaponization Fund.”
- The fund was intended to support Trump allies who claimed they were wrongly targeted by investigations, including some linked to the January 6 Capitol attack.
- Blanche signed a document granting President Trump and his family immunity from IRS tax return investigations, which led to bipartisan criticism.
- A federal judge criticized the IRS settlement as improper and suggested Blanche may have given misleading testimony to Congress.
- Senator Lindsey Graham, a key supporter of Blanche, recently died, making Blanche’s confirmation vote more uncertain.
- Democrats are expected to oppose Blanche’s nomination, so he likely needs all Republican votes on the Judiciary Committee to advance.
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