Susan Collins opposes Todd Blanche for attorney general
Summary
Senator Susan Collins announced she will vote against Todd Blanche’s nomination for U.S. attorney general, citing concerns about the Department of Justice’s independence. Blanche’s nomination still has a chance to pass if he loses no more than two Republican votes, as all Democrats oppose him.Key Facts
- Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine) said she will vote against Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general.
- Collins believes Blanche has weakened the independence of the Department of Justice.
- Blanche currently serves as acting attorney general.
- The Senate Judiciary Committee moved Blanche’s nomination forward despite some opposition.
- Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis changed their votes to support Blanche after he agreed to end Trump’s $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund and limit IRS audit protections for Trump.
- Senator John Curtis also supports Blanche based on his responsiveness to concerns.
- Senators Bill Cassidy and Lisa Murkowski have not announced how they will vote.
- Senator John Fetterman, a Democrat who sometimes supports Trump’s picks, said he cannot support Blanche.
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