Watch live: Schumer, Durbin join Epstein survivors to oppose Blanche's AG nomination
ONP Summary
Todd Blanche, previously confirmed as Deputy Attorney General, is undergoing Senate hearings to assume the top Justice Department role. His past involvement in interviewing Ghislaine Maxwell in the Epstein matter and his part in a Trump tax settlement are raising concerns from Democrats and some Republicans, while conservative backers contend he represents a mainstream, qualified nominee.
Progressive:Past judgment questioned — progressive outlets raised concerns about his interview role in a major sex-trafficking case and implied potential ethical issues.
Moderate:Internal party division — moderate outlets noted key Republicans remain uncertain about his confirmation despite holding Senate control, citing specific concerns.
Conservative:Mainstream and qualified — conservative outlets characterized him as a standard Republican pick with strong credentials warranting approval.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Minority Whip Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) will join with survivors of the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein to voice their opposition to President Trump's nomination of acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to serve full-time as the nation's top federal prosecutor.
Blanche was grilled by senators earlier Wednesday about...
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