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Adam Schiff Tries to Embarrass AG Nominee Todd Blanche, but It Wasn't a Fair Fight

Schiff challenged Blanche over the Justice Department’s handling of the unreleased report.

Adam Schiff Tries to Embarrass AG Nominee Todd Blanche, but It Wasn't a Fair Fight
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At Todd Blanche’s Senate confirmation hearing, Adam Schiff questioned him about the Justice Department’s decision not to release part of Jack Smith’s report. Blanche said the decision predated his role and that he was recused; the article argues Schiff’s accusation was unfair.

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Senator who questioned Blanche at his confirmation hearing

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Todd Blanche
R · Attorney General

Attorney general nominee questioned by Schiff

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Former attorney general whose departure preceded Blanche’s acting role

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose administration and pardons are mentioned

Sheldon Whitehouse
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Senator mentioned as another questioner at Blanche’s hearing

ALSO MENTIONED  Aileen Cannon, Federal judge who blocked release of the report; Jack Smith, Former special counsel whose report is at the center of the exchange

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Adam Schiff Takes Part in Todd Blanche Confirmation Hearing

At Todd Blanche’s attorney general confirmation hearing, Adam Schiff questioned Blanche about his conduct and alleged conflicts. Blanche disputed Schiff’s account or denied the allegations. Right-leaning outlets generally cast Schiff’s accusations as unfair or false and Blanche as their rebutter; one article instead foregrounds former Attorney General John Ashcroft’s response to Schiff.

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