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A number of Republicans resisted his confirmation, but enough ultimately accepted the notion that Trump could do even worse
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The Senate’s Shameful Acquiescence to Todd Blanche as Attorney General
The New Yorker (United States) | Aug 07, 2026
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Whether or not Blanche faced significant opposition, the Senate should require independent prosecutors and DOJ ethics standards to protect from political weaponisation.
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The resistance to Todd Blanche's confirmation by some Republicans reflects a necessary check on executive power.
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Todd Blanche is qualified to serve as Attorney General and Senate Republicans made a reasonable choice by voting for his confirmation.
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Senators voting for Blanche feared that rejecting him would trigger a worse nominee without meaningfully opposing Trump's agenda anyway.
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The Attorney General must be able to enforce laws against all citizens impartially, and Blanche's prior representation of Trump raises justified doubts.
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The Senate's decision to confirm Todd Blanche was a pragmatic response to an unstable political climate.
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Senators who voted for Todd Blanche are enabling a pattern of executive overreach.
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Presidents have the constitutional right to nominate their preferred cabinet picks, and the Senate's role is narrow confirmation review.
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The Senate should confirm an Attorney General based on legal qualifications and judicial independence, not on whether a worse alternative might be nominated.
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The confirmation of Todd Blanche should prompt a reevaluation of the Senate's role in the appointment process.
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