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Todd Blanche Takes on a Deranged (and Preemptively Pardoned) Dirtbag Named Adam Schiff

Blanche disputed Schiff’s accusation and defended his conduct during a Senate hearing.

Todd Blanche Takes on a Deranged (and Preemptively Pardoned) Dirtbag Named Adam Schiff
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This article1 analysis · Oct 3, 2026
Jul 16, 2026
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At a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Todd Blanche and Sen. Adam Schiff clashed over Schiff’s accusations that Blanche violated ethics rules. Twitchy’s article portrays Blanche favorably and attacks Schiff and Sen. Mazie Hirono in highly partisan language.

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Todd Blanche
R · Attorney General

Acting attorney general and nominee who challenged Schiff’s account at the hearing

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Adam B. Schiff
D · CA · SEN

Senator who accused Blanche of ethical violations during the hearing

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who nominated Blanche

Mazie K. Hirono
D · HI · SEN

Senator who questioned Blanche at the hearing

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Todd Blanche's Confirmation Hearing Addresses Meetings With Epstein Survivors

Outlets agree that attorney general nominee Todd Blanche testified at his Senate confirmation hearing, fielding questions regarding meetings with Jeffrey Epstein survivors and a disputed $1.8 billion settlement fund that Blanche said is not moving forward. Left-leaning outlets, including The Daily Beast, focus on criticism challenging Blanche's fitness and the settlement fund's enforceability. Center outlets, such as Politico, emphasize how undecided Republican senators leave Blanche's confirmation prospects uncertain. Right-leaning outlets, including Fox News, highlight Blanche confronting Senator Adam Schiff over ethics and recusal rules.

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