Will Todd Blanche Be the Greatest AG in US History or Will He Be Another Putz?

Todd Blanche has been confirmed as the 88th Attorney General of the United States in a 50-49 Senate vote, with two Republican senators opposing his confirmation. Supporters, including Mike Davis of the Article III Project, hail his appointment as a victory for President Trump and the American people, emphasizing his commitment to prosecuting criminals and preventing the weaponization of the Justice Department. However, concerns are present regarding his past praise for Chad Mizelle, who was involved in the “scope memos” that authorized investigations into Trump associates.

• Todd Blanche was confirmed as the 88th Attorney General of the United States by a narrow 50-49 vote in the Senate.
• Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) voted against his confirmation.
• Supporters like Mike Davis of the Article III Project believe Blanche will prosecute illegal immigrants, human traffickers, drug traffickers, and criminals, and prevent the Justice Department from being weaponized.
• Critics have raised concerns due to Blanche’s past praise for Chad Mizelle, who as Rod Rosenstein’s chief legal counsel, wrote “scope memos” authorizing the appointment of Robert Mueller and the targeting of Trump associates.
• Approximately 1,200 DOJ attorneys had previously signed a letter opposing Blanche’s confirmation.
• The Article III Project (A3P) claims to have conducted a grassroots campaign involving 25,000 calls, social media posts, and emails from over 6,000 participants to support Blanche’s confirmation.