Todd Blanche, nominated by President Trump for Attorney General, completed a Senate confirmation hearing during which he referred to himself as 'his lawyer' before self-correcting. Sen. Adam Schiff offered comments on the proceedings. Coverage of the hearing and its implications appears in Politico and NPR.
“Todd Blanche’s chances of becoming attorney general could hinge on John Cornyn”
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Blanche's remark signals risk of DOJ weaponization against opponents, with Schiff highlighting stakes for institutional independence.
“Loyalty to Trump over prosecutorial neutrality”
The remark reflects needed alignment with the president after years of resistance, while Schiff's critique follows predictable partisan lines.
“Executive alignment and law-and-order priorities”
The remark raises concerns that the AG role will extend presidential power rather than protect due process.
“Risk of concentrated executive authority”
All views overemphasize a single verbal correction while omitting transcript details, historical precedents, and Blanche's actual record.
“Idealized apolitical DOJ versus statutory appointment realities”
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