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MIKE DAVIS: Chuck Grassley's behind-the-scenes work proved decisive in Todd Blanche confirmation fight

Full Democrat opposition failed to block the former federal prosecutor who defended Trump against lawfare

By Mike Davis Fox News

Published August 8, 2026 4:36am EDT

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Sen. Bill Cassidy announces 'yes' vote on Todd Blanche nomination

Sen. Bill Cassidy, Republican from Louisiana, secures support for Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general by announcing his critical yes vote on the Senate floor. Chief congressional correspondent Chad Pergram breaks down how Cassidy's decision impacts the upcoming Department of Justice confirmation process.

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By voting to confirm Todd Blanche as the 88th Attorney General of the United States, Senate Republicans delivered a major victory for President Donald Trump, the American people and the rule of law. Blanche will fulfill President Trump’s mandate to Make America Safe Again. The key cabinet confirmation provides much-needed unity and momentum for Trump and Senate Republicans — and a good opportunity for Trump to hard-reset his relationship with the Senate, so they can go on offense this fall.

Blanche’s proven track record as the deputy and acting attorney general leaves no doubt that Trump nominated the right man, at the right time, for the right job. But with full Democrat opposition, Blanche’s confirmation process was tougher than it should have been given his unmatched experience and sterling qualifications. Blanche is a longtime former federal prosecutor in the most prestigious U.S. attorney’s office and Big Law partner in New York City who put everything on the line to defend Trump against Biden’s unprecedented, republic-ending lawfare. Blanche helped Trump beat this. Trump now sits in the White House instead of a federal prison cell, running our country instead of appealing his bogus convictions.

For the last 17 months, Blanche has brought reforms and accountability to the Justice Department — so the Democrats’ politicized and weaponized injustice never happens again. These reforms and accountability must and will........

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