Blanche's attorney general confirmation is in doubt as GOP Sen. Murkowski opposes his nomination
Summary
Senator Lisa Murkowski said she will vote against Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general. This makes it harder for President Donald Trump’s choice to get approved, as another Republican senator, Susan Collins, also opposes him.Key Facts
- Senator Lisa Murkowski will oppose Todd Blanche’s confirmation as attorney general.
- Senator Susan Collins also opposes Blanche’s nomination.
- President Donald Trump nominated Todd Blanche for attorney general.
- Murkowski’s opposition is because of concerns about how the Justice Department handled files linked to Jeffrey Epstein.
- She also mentioned a large tax audit immunity deal for President Trump.
- There is a proposed $1.8 billion fund aimed to compensate allies of President Trump.
- Blanche’s confirmation now faces a difficult path in the Senate because of this opposition.
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