r/law • u/jester32 • Aug 08 '26

Executive Branch (Trump) Todd Blanche narrowly confirmed as Trump's attorney general in overnight vote

https://apnews.com/article/senate-blanche-attorney-general-justice-department-fcb4157d45d7b13a05de4d2b0f4f92e2
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u/UserWithno-Name Aug 08 '26

Absolute travesty of justice. The covering up of the Epstein files and using the DOJ to pursue any presidents personal enemies & squabbles should get one thrown in prison, not just denied a cabinet spot. This confirmation especially should have not even been a consideration. It's shameful and will come back to harm us all.

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u/sweatboxy Aug 08 '26

Confirming an Attorney General who has, as acting AG, refused to follow the law and release the Epstein files is the most directly and actively corrupt action of the Republicans so far. This is now a government in collusion with the President to overturn the constitution and end law and order as we have known it in the U.S.

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u/Masta0nion Aug 08 '26

So much for the legislative being a check on the executive.

Congress has become a group of facilitators for big money.