Richard Blumenthal built a reputation as a relentless consumer advocate and corporate watchdog during his two-decade tenure as Connecticut's Attorney General, where he took on tobacco companies, financial institutions, and pharmaceutical giants. Since joining the Senate in 2011, he has emerged as one of the chamber's most vocal critics of big tech companies and has been a persistent voice calling for stronger antitrust enforcement and consumer protections. A Harvard Law graduate and Vietnam War-era veteran, Blumenthal is known for his methodical questioning style in committee hearings and his willingness to challenge powerful corporate interests. His legal background and prosecutorial instincts have made him a key Democratic voice on issues ranging from Supreme Court nominations to corporate accountability.