Blanche Sworn In Amid Controversy | Baton Rouge News

Todd Blanche has officially taken the oath as Attorney General after a razor-thin 50-49 Senate vote, marking a contentious but decisive moment in his political ascent. Once Trump’s personal lawyer and acting AG, Blanche now inherits the mantle from Pam Bondi amid fierce partisan scrutiny. Critics from both parties slammed his past role in a politically charged “slush fund” meant to compensate those targeted by politically motivated prosecutions — a program he vows to shut down. While Democrats united against him, some Republicans flipped their support, citing his accountability and pledge to end the fund. With Murkowski and Collins joining the opposition, Blanche’s confirmation was a narrow win, especially among retiring GOP senators. Now, with Trump leaving the decision on the fund to him, the nation watches closely as Blanche navigates the DOJ under intense scrutiny — poised to be one of the most polarizing tenures in recent memory. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/eeffb64c4a4ed1d1