Ex-DoJ lawyer fired by Todd Blanche urges senators to reject nomination
Summary
Liz Oyer, a former pardon attorney, spoke against Todd Blanche, President Donald Trump’s nominee for attorney general, during his Senate hearing. She said Blanche fired her because she refused to restore gun rights to actor Mel Gibson, a friend of the president, and warned senators not to approve Blanche’s nomination.Key Facts
- Liz Oyer was a pardon attorney who was fired by Todd Blanche.
- Oyer refused to recommend restoring firearm rights to Mel Gibson, who had a domestic violence conviction.
- Mel Gibson is an ally and friend of President Donald Trump.
- Todd Blanche said Oyer’s firing was not because of her recommendation but due to actions before President Biden’s term ended.
- Oyer disagreed with Blanche and called his explanation false, citing documents as proof.
- Oyer urged senators to reject Blanche’s nomination to protect the justice system’s integrity.
- She accused Blanche of using the Department of Justice to serve President Trump’s personal interests.
- Oyer said these actions harm the Department of Justice’s reputation and waste resources.
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