I have carefully reviewed Todd Blanche’s qualifications to be Attorney General. This includes his record and responses to questions from Senators at the Department of Justice Appropriations hearing, his confirmation hearing, and in the weeks that followed.
While I believe Mr. Blanche is a capable lawyer, the Department of Justice has become increasingly political.
Mr. Blanche has taken several actions that have further eroded the Department’s independence, and that is the basis for my vote to oppose his confirmation:
Mr. Blanche approved an order to shield the President, his sons, and the family business from IRS audits, protections unavailable to other American taxpayers.
He approved the creation of a $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund.
He promised an anti-abortion organization that he would seek to prohibit the mailing of abortion medication to women nationwide.
Under his leadership, the Department attempted to indict Senators Mark Kelly and Elissa Slotkin over their ill-advised, but constitutionally protected, videos encouraging resistance to unlawful orders.
More than 1,200 former Department of Justice employees have opposed his nomination, arguing that he has undermined the institution.
For these reasons, I will vote against this nomination.
10% of all the debt accumulated in the 250 year history of this country will be incurred in the first half of Trump’s second term, with Mike Johnson and John Thune leading Congress.
I’m unashamed to have been kicked off “team debt” for not going along with this.
@F3Omaha , holy smokes what a great morning at The Canyon on its 6 year anniversary. Lots of energy, lots of FNGs, a great time had by all! Thank you again AARP for the energy you brought, great 🥊⬇️. Next week, make your plans now, we have Slow Pitch @Ezronrider on the Q.
It is important to remember that yes, Iran struck our military bases and killed and injured many soldiers but who is giving them the satellite imagery to do so? China and Russia.
@jammles9 The SAVE ACT fight is fake, always was.
It’s designed to make you furious.
There is no plan to pass it.
Republican politicians are playing you.
It’s designed to distract you from increased debt, war, inflation, and further usurpations of your rights.
Hey @F3Ironwood The forecast is calling for 67 at the beatdown. Join me and Hipster for some good ole grit and sweat. Then meet for a cup of coffee at double shot.
Happy Birthday America!
If I was born in any other country I wouldn’t be where I am today. I wasn’t born into wealth. I shouldn’t be MrBeast. This country gave me the freedom to chase my dreams and mindset that I can achieve anything. America isn’t perfect but dam I love her 🇺🇸