Blanche tells his Senate confirmation hearing that he’s ‘restoring trust’ in the Justice Department
Blanche told senators the fund is dead as Democrats and Republicans pressed him on the tax settlement and his ties to Trump.
- Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche faced skeptical questioning Wednesday at his Senate confirmation hearing regarding a controversial $1.776 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund and tax immunity deal for President Donald Trump.
- The fund originated from a settlement of Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service over leaked tax returns; Blanche insisted it was 'not moving forward' despite the agreement remaining legally unchanged in court records.
- Lawmakers scrutinized Blanche's handling of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents, where he admitted 'mistakes were made' with redactions while denying the Justice Department maintains a secret 'client list.'
- Republican Sen. John Cornyn questioned why the settlement hasn't been formally amended in writing, and Blanche conceded that President Trump could potentially challenge the contract's enforceability down the road.
- With more than 1,200 department alumni opposing his nomination, Blanche's confirmation remains uncertain before the Senate Judiciary Committee, which holds 11 Republicans and 10 Democrats.
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During his confirmation hearing, Todd Blanche defends Trump's blatantly corrupt IRS 'settlement'
"I'm his lawyer," Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Wednesday, describing his relationship with President Donald Trump. Blanche quickly corrected himself: "Was his lawyer," he clarified. But the slip went to the heart of the main question that senators should be asking as they decide whether to confirm Blanche's nomination as attorney general: Would he use that position to pursue justice or …
Democrat Senator Mazie Hirono Loses it During Blanche Confirmation Hearing – Chuck Grassley Fires Back at Democrats’ Hypocrisy: “Spare Me the Outrage!” * The Gateway Pundit * by Jordan Conradson
Crazed Democratic Senator Mazie Hirono (D-HI) went on an angry tirade during Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation…
Blanche pushes back on ‘weaponization’ fund worries during hearing
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche defended his involvement in a $1.8 billion “weaponization” compensation fund at his Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing Wednesday in his bid for the top Justice Department job. Over the course of the hearing, Blanche sparred with Democrats and pushed back on concerns from some Republicans about his time serving as […]
Todd Blanche Grilled Over Epstein Files, IRS Deal At Tense AG Confirmation Hearing
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche faced a contentious Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing Wednesday over his handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files and a settlement shielding President Trump from IRS liability, with his confirmation hinging on unanimous Republican support.
Before joining the Department of Justice, Todd Blanche was the U.S. President's personal lawyer.
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