Blanche’s Senate Test: From Trump Loyalist to a 100-Vote Fight

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, who earned Trump’s trust and helped steer high-profile prosecutions, is poised for Senate confirmation as permanent AG. While the White House touts stability and leadership, roughly half of the Senate GOP remains wary over his handling of policy moves like the Anti-Weaponization Fund, signaling a likely tough confirmation battle despite his prior confirmation as deputy AG.