Todd Blanche Confirmed As Trump's Attorney General
Todd Blanche was confirmed as attorney general and said he was honored by President Trump’s confidence.

SOURCE CHECK
TAP FOR WHYForbes is an established national publisher with editorial resources and an identified author. This short report attributes key statements, though the article itself provides limited detail about its reporting and sourcing.
- Source type — Established national news publisher with a substantial editorial operation.
- Author attribution — The article names Sara Dorn as its author.
- Editorial standards — The publisher is an established outlet, although this article gives little detail about its reporting process.
- Source diversity — The report includes attributed statements from senators and Blanche, but provides limited independently documented sourcing.
The report gives the vote tally, describes the pivotal switch, and includes statements from Blanche and senators on both sides. It offers some context about the fund and earlier committee action, but does not include a Democratic response or much independent examination of the claims.
HOW WE SCORE ↗The article presents the outcome, Cassidy’s support, and reasons given by opponents, along with Blanche’s response. It gives little space to the views of Democrats or to independent assessment of the disputed issues.
- Counterarguments presented — Reports Cassidy’s rationale for support and Murkowski’s and Collins’s stated objections.
- Source diversity — Includes statements from several senators and Blanche, but no directly quoted Democratic perspective.
- Omitted context — Provides limited examination of the claims about the fund and Justice Department decisions.
- Loaded language — The report is generally neutral in its wording.
The article reports the confirmation and competing senators’ stated reasons without clear partisan framing or loaded language.
- Language tone — Mostly factual and restrained wording.
- Source selection — Includes views from senators supporting and opposing the nominee, as well as Blanche’s statement.
- Framing — Centers the outcome and vote count rather than making an argument for or against confirmation.
Todd Blanche was confirmed as attorney general in a 50-49 Senate vote after Bill Cassidy switched to support him, providing the decisive vote. Several Republicans and all Democrats opposed the nomination.
The Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as President Donald Trump’s attorney general in an overnight 50-49 vote. Bill Cassidy switched to yes, saying the choice was between Blanche and another acting attorney general who might not run the department effectively. Lisa Murkowski said she could not trust Blanche to check the administration’s worst impulses, and Murkowski, Susan Collins and all Democrats voted against the nomination.
Blanche said he was honored by Trump’s confidence and thanked the Senate and Justice Department employees. Before the confirmation vote, the Senate Judiciary Committee advanced his nomination after Blanche agreed to formally end a $1.8 billion fund for Trump’s allies; the article also reports that Collins cited the IRS settlement establishing the fund and Blanche’s opposition to restricting mail delivery of abortion pills in explaining her opposition.
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SWIPE →Senator whose vote supported Blanche’s confirmation
Cassidy's version of this story ↗Former attorney general whom Blanche replaced
Senator who voted against Blanche’s nomination
President who appointed Blanche to replace Pam Bondi
Senator reported absent from the Senate
Senator who announced she would oppose Blanche’s nomination
Senator described as a Republican holdout who sought an agreement from Blanche
Senator described as a Republican holdout who sought an agreement from Blanche
Part of a bigger story
39 OUTLETSThe Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general after senators split over his nomination. Left-leaning outlets condemn Republican support for Blanche and stress concerns about Justice Department independence. Center outlets focus on the narrow vote, competing positions, and concerns and negotiations surrounding the confirmation. Right-leaning outlets cover the Republican split, with some coverage also highlighting Cassidy’s backing and Trump’s criticism of Murkowski after the vote.
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