Sen. Bill Cassidy says his decision to confirm Todd Blanche wasn't "black or white"
Summary
Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana explained that his decision to support Todd Blanche’s nomination as attorney general was complex and not simply right or wrong. His vote helped confirm Blanche despite some Republican opposition related to a DOJ fund and a settlement protecting President Trump’s family from certain legal actions.Key Facts
- Senator Bill Cassidy voted to confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general.
- Cassidy described the decision as a “gradation of gray,” not a simple yes or no.
- Some Republican senators opposed Blanche because of concerns over a $1.8 billion DOJ fund to pay people claiming government wrongdoing.
- Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis dropped their opposition after Blanche rescinded the fund directive.
- Cassidy criticized the settlement that gave President Trump’s family immunity from tax audits and investigations, calling it “totally wrong.”
- Cassidy spoke with U.S. attorneys in Louisiana and said they supported Blanche’s leadership.
- Cassidy emphasized the need for stable and effective leadership at the Department of Justice.
- This confirmation vote followed Cassidy’s similar careful decision to support Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. despite concerns.
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