Trump’s AG Pick Dealt Devastating Blow in Confirmation Battle
Donald Trump’s pick for Attorney General has been dealt a major blow ahead of his confirmation vote.
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Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski has said she intends to stand in the way of acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s confirmation.
The senator from Alaska joins Sen. Susan Collins as the pair aim to torpedo the president’s top choice to replace Pam Bondi.
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Blanche can only afford to lose two Republican votes, given that Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell is still absent following his extended hospitalization.
In a post on X, Murkowski said, “The country needs an Attorney General who will check the worst impulses of this administration. I hope Mr. Blanche is able to achieve that, if confirmed, but I simply do not have confidence that will be the case.”
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