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Trump attacks Lisa Murkowski over Todd Blanche

Murkowski voted against Blanche’s confirmation and said she lacked confidence he would check the administration’s impulses.

Trump attacks Lisa Murkowski over Todd Blanche
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This article1 analysis · Oct 1, 2026
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The Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general after Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins voted against him and Bill Cassidy voted in favor. President Trump then attacked Murkowski online, including reposting a message that called her a “traitor.”

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Lisa Murkowski R · AK · SEN
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Lisa Murkowski
R · AK · SEN

Senator who opposed Todd Blanche’s confirmation

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who attacked Murkowski after she opposed Blanche’s confirmation

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Todd Blanche
R · Attorney General

Attorney general confirmed by the Senate

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Former attorney general referenced in a clip Trump reposted

Susan M. Collins
R · ME · SEN

Senator who voted against Blanche’s confirmation

Bill Cassidy
R · LA · SEN

Senator who voted for Blanche’s confirmation

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Senate Confirms Todd Blanche as Attorney General

The Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general, and Lisa Murkowski voted against his confirmation. Left-leaning outlets cast Murkowski’s opposition as a setback for Trump’s nominee and highlight Trump’s response. Center outlets focus on the narrow confirmation alongside concerns about Justice Department independence and the proposed fund. Right-leaning outlets emphasize confirmation despite Republican opposition, while also including criticism of Murkowski and coverage of Trump’s attack on her.

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