JUST IN: Key GOP Senator Makes Decision on Todd Blanche Nomination: ‘No Telling What the Future Holds’

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Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) will vote no on Todd Blanche’s nomination as U.S. Attorney General.

The Alaska Republican made her position Friday morning in a post on X in which she praised Blanche, 52, as “decent and capable” before listing several reasons not to back him, including the Jeffrey Epstein case:

I have had numerous constructive meetings with Mr. Blanche and he comes across as decent and capable. I appreciate the trip he made to learn more about Alaska, including our rural areas, and as Acting Attorney General he has made several noteworthy decisions that will benefit our state and the nation.

Ultimately, however, I will oppose his nomination.

The politicization—even weaponization—of the Department did not start with this administration but has accelerated during it. I take issue with the handling of the release of the Epstein files; the sweeping immunity protections granted to the President, his family, and their businesses; the statements that have been made to anti-abortion groups; and the repeated targeting of individuals ranging from former administration staff to sitting U.S. Senators.

I am also keenly aware that the Department’s nearly $2-billion dollar slush fund—which likely would have rewarded January 6 protesters—is only off the table because this nomination is pending and the Senate has leverage. Once we vote, that will end, and there is no telling what the future holds.

The country needs an Attorney General who will check the worst impulses of this administration. I hope Mr. Blanche is able to achieve that, if confirmed, but I simply do not have confidence that will be the case.

President Donald Trump recently declared Murkowski, 69, had “Trump Derangement Syndrome” for her refusal to back the SAVE Act.

This is a developing story and will be updated.

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