Transcript: Sen. Bill Cassidy on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 9, 2026
Summary
Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana discussed his decision to confirm Todd Blanche as Attorney General during an interview on "Face the Nation." He explained that the decision was difficult, not black or white, and stressed the importance and privilege of serving in the Senate. Cassidy also addressed concerns about protections against IRS investigations for President Trump and his family, saying these concerns were incorrect.Key Facts
- Senator Bill Cassidy confirmed Todd Blanche as Attorney General after careful consideration.
- Cassidy said his decision was complex and involved many gray areas, not clear-cut.
- He felt honored and emotional about participating in important Senate decisions.
- Blanche rescinded an order to create an anti-weaponization fund in clarifying documents.
- The protections against IRS probes now apply only to President Trump, two of his sons, and the Trump Organization.
- Senator Dick Durbin called the clarifications unenforceable, a point Cassidy described as partly correct but complicated.
- Cassidy rejected claims that Blanche’s protections wrongly shield all Americans from IRS probes.
- Cassidy cited reliance on legal advisors like Senator John Cornyn to make his decision.
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