Republican Warns DOJ Behavior Is 'Bad' As He Backs Todd Blanche Nomination
Summary
The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 12–10 along party lines to advance Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general, despite concerns about politicization in the Justice Department under President Donald Trump. Blanche agreed to cancel a large compensation fund and narrow a tax immunity deal for Trump, which helped secure Republican support for his nomination to proceed to a full Senate vote.Key Facts
- Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general was advanced by the Senate Judiciary Committee in a 12–10 party-line vote.
- Republicans acknowledged that the Justice Department’s behavior has become more politicized under President Trump.
- Blanche agreed to cancel a $1.8 billion compensation fund known as the Anti-Weaponization Fund.
- Blanche also limited a tax-audit immunity deal that protected Trump and his family.
- Senators Thom Tillis and John Cornyn required these concessions before supporting Blanche’s nomination.
- Tillis described the DOJ’s conduct as “bad” and part of a cycle of political escalation by both parties.
- Blanche’s nomination now moves to the full Senate for a final confirmation vote.
- The limits agreed upon by Blanche could be reversed once he becomes attorney general.
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