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Trump Slams Republican Lisa Murkowski as 'Traitor' in Twisted Todd Blanche Victory Lap

Trump criticized Murkowski online after she voted against Blanche’s confirmation.

Trump Slams Republican Lisa Murkowski as 'Traitor' in Twisted Todd Blanche Victory Lap
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This article1 analysis · Oct 1, 2026
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Donald Trump attacked Sen. Lisa Murkowski online after she opposed Todd Blanche’s 50-49 Senate confirmation as attorney general. Murkowski said concerns about politicization and Blanche’s record drove her vote; Sen. Bill Cassidy supported confirmation.

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Donald Trump R · President of the United States
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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who attacked Murkowski after her vote

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Lisa Murkowski
R · AK · SEN

Alaska senator who voted against Todd Blanche’s confirmation

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Todd Blanche
R · Attorney General

Attorney general confirmed by the Senate

Former attorney general referenced in a shared post

Susan M. Collins
R · ME · SEN

Maine senator who voted against Blanche’s nomination

Bill Cassidy
R · LA · SEN

Louisiana senator who said he would vote to confirm Blanche

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Trump Criticizes Lisa Murkowski After Todd Blanche Confirmation

Outlets on the left and right report that the Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general after Lisa Murkowski voted against his confirmation, and that Trump attacked her online afterward. Left-leaning outlets emphasize the personal attack and Murkowski's stated concerns about Blanche's record and politicization. Right-leaning outlets place Trump's online criticism alongside the senators' confirmation votes and actions.

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