{"id":2619749,"date":"2026-06-26T19:11:02","date_gmt":"2026-06-26T23:11:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bill-barr-calls-on-senate-gop-to-confirm-todd-blanche-for-attorney-general\/"},"modified":"2026-06-26T19:12:42","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T23:12:42","slug":"bill-barr-calls-on-senate-gop-to-confirm-todd-blanche-for-attorney-general","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bill-barr-calls-on-senate-gop-to-confirm-todd-blanche-for-attorney-general\/","title":{"rendered":"Bill Barr calls on Senate GOP to confirm Todd Blanche for attorney general"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fbill-barr-calls-on-senate-gop-to-confirm-todd-blanche-for-attorney-general%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2619749&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>President Donald Trump&#8217;s first-term Attorney General, Bill barr, is actively pushing for Senate confirmation of Todd Blanche as the next attorney general, asserting his suitability to lead the Justice Department and implement Trump&#8217;s legal agenda. In a Wall Street Journal op-ed, Barr praised Blanche&#8217;s qualifications, leadership, and experience overseeing key DOJ initiatives such as crime enforcement and anti-fraud measures.<\/p>\n<p>Barr&#8217;s support comes ahead of Blanche&#8217;s upcoming Senate Judiciary Committee hearings, with some Republican senators still vetting his record, notably concerns over a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >previously proposed anti-weaponization fund<\/a>. Despite past disagreements, Barr emphasized that confirming Blanche would strengthen the department&#8217;s authority and stability, especially in a context where acting officials have limited power.<\/p>\n<p>Blanche&#8217;s nomination faces opposition from Democrats and legal groups due to his past work as Trump&#8217;s personal attorney during his 2024 legal challenges, fueling claims of partiality. A highly critical ethics complaint has been filed against him,alleging misconduct related to creating a controversial $1.776 billion fund and misuse of DOJ investigative powers. However, some legal experts dismiss these allegations as politically motivated.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, Blanche&#8217;s handling of the Epstein files has attracted scrutiny after a judge noted the DOJ may have violated clarity laws. The DOJ defends its actions,citing legal protections for victims and sensitive information. Blanche has been acting attorney general since earlier this year and previously served as deputy attorney general. If confirmed, he coudl serve as Trump&#8217;s permanent attorney general through the remainder of his second term.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<article class=\"fn-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">President <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\/\">Donald Trump<\/a>\u2018s first-term Attorney General <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?sa=t&#038;source=web&#038;rct=j&#038;opi=89978449&#038;url=https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/bill-barr\/&#038;ved=2ahUKEwid_7T53qWVAxVwMlkFHQdlObEQFnoECBkQAQ&#038;usg=AOvVaw1tf4VffqK3O2PqFpelIDV9\">Bill Barr<\/a> is making an aggressive public push for Senate Republicans to confirm <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/todd-blanche\/\">Todd Blanche<\/a> as the nation\u2019s next attorney general, arguing the president\u2019s acting <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/department-of-justice\/\">Justice Department<\/a> chief is the best person to lead the department.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wsj.com\/opinion\/confirm-todd-blanche-at-justice-243f6579\"><em>Wall Street Journal<\/em> op-ed<\/a> published Thursday, Barr wrote that Blanche is \u201cwell-qualified\u201d to lead the DOJ permanently, calling him the best person to carry out Trump\u2019s legal and law enforcement agenda while providing \u201cmuch-needed leadership and stability.\u201d<\/p>\n<section class=\"explore-more-section\" id=\"wex-recommended-widget\">\n<div class=\"magazine-container single\">\n<h1 class=\"magazine-title mt-2\">Recommended Stories<\/h1>\n<p>             <i class=\"fa-solid fa-play icon\"><\/i>         <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-grid\">\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/justice\/4626940\/trump-commission-unveils-blueprint-expand-religious-liberty-protections\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Trump commission unveils 12-point blueprint to expand US religious liberty protections<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/justice\/4626765\/chicago-man-arrest-ufc-attack-white-house\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Chicago man arrested in connection with thwarted UFC attack at White House<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/justice\/4626468\/dc-payout-star-wars-theme-national-guard-settlement\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>DC to pay \u2018significant amount\u2019 to man who played Star Wars \u2018Imperial march\u2019 behind National Guard<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">Bill Barr walks down a chamber hall.<\/p>\n<p>&#8221; data-large-file=&#8221;https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bill-barr-senate-e1782513145281.webp?w=696&#8243; &#8220;https:><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bill Barr walks down a chamber hall. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAs someone who has served as attorney general twice and cares deeply about the Justice Department, I believe Mr. Blanche should be confirmed,\u201d Barr wrote. \u201cHe is well-qualified and will run the department as effectively as anyone could under President Trump.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-1\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-1\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-15\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Barr\u2019s public support comes less than three weeks before Blanche is scheduled to appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee for confirmation hearings on July 15 and 16. Republicans hope to advance the nomination before the Senate leaves for the August recess, though Blanche must first win over several Republican senators who have yet to commit to supporting him.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Among the most closely watched votes is Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC), who has said he continues to vet Blanche\u2019s record. Tillis previously expressed concerns over Blanche\u2019s now-abandoned proposal to create a roughly $1.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/federal-judge-blocks-trumps-1-8-billion-anti-weaponization-fund-setting-up-critical-hearing\/\" title=\"Federal ... Blocks ...s .8 Billion &#039;Anti-Weaponization Fund,&#039; Setting Up Critical Hearing\">8 billion anti-weaponization fund<\/a>, saying he would need assurances the proposal was permanently dead before supporting the nomination. Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME), another possible swing vote, has said Blanche assured her the proposal would not move forward.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Barr\u2019s endorsement is notable, given the former attorney general once drew the ire of Trump following Trump\u2019s 2020 election defeat. In 2022, Trump slammed him as \u201ca RINO if there ever was one,\u201d referring to a \u201cRepublican in name only,\u201d saying he \u201cdidn\u2019t have the courage or stamina to go after voter fraud.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-2\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-2\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-16\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The former DOJ head argued that rejecting Blanche would do little to constrain Trump because the president could continue relying on acting officials to lead the DOJ.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIt wouldn\u2019t force the president to make a better choice,\u201d Barr wrote. \u201cIt will simply invite more chaos and a less desirable appointment.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead, Barr said confirming Blanche would strengthen the department by giving him greater authority both within the administration and with foreign counterparts.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-3\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-3\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-17\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-3\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Barr credited Blanche with helping oversee many of the administration\u2019s signature DOJ initiatives, including violent crime enforcement, immigration enforcement, cartel prosecutions, anti-fraud efforts, eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion programs, and defending the administration\u2019s regulatory agenda in court.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche speaks during a news conference at the Justice Department, May 4, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo\/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)<\/p>\n<p>&#8221; data-large-file=&#8221;https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2026\/06\/localimages\/AP26146765672759.jpg?w=696&#8243; &#8220;https:><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche speaks during a news conference at the Justice Department, May 4, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo\/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Blanche\u2019s nomination nevertheless continues to draw sharp opposition from Democrats and outside legal groups, in part because Blanche previously worked as Trump\u2019s personal attorney when he faced federal and state indictments during his 2024 reelection bid.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Barr dismissed the notion that Blanche\u2019s prior client relationship with Trump has any bearing on his ability to lead. \u201cHaving helped the president through the crucible of his legal battles, Mr. Blanche is likely in the best position of anyone in the country to deliver strong counsel to the president and have him accept it,\u201d Barr wrote.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-4\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-4\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-25\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-4\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The left-wing push to frame Blanche as more loyal to the president than the country grew more intense this week. On Tuesday, left-wing groups including Democracy Defenders Fund, Lawyers Defending American Democracy, and 101 former federal and state judges filed a <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/dea5edf3-e27d-4adc-a42a-b9c082bc3167.usrfiles.com\/ugd\/dea5ed_b024aad49d1049c1ab03f01e8f1aa7fc.pdf\">73-page ethics complaint<\/a> with the New York State Bar requesting an investigation into Blanche\u2019s conduct.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The complaint alleges Blanche improperly helped create the administration\u2019s controversial $1.776 billion compensation fund, misused DOJ investigative powers against Trump\u2019s perceived political opponents, and mishandled oversight of the department\u2019s response to the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which critics say resulted in the disclosure of sensitive victim information.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A prominent attorney who recently departed the DOJ for a job in the private sector dismissed the filing as politically motivated.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-5\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-5\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-26\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-5\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWhat people need to keep in mind is once you\u2019re a retired judge and want to get involved in practicing law you become just like any other lawyer, so the fact that they use their retired judge title means nothing (especially for partisan ends like this),\u201d said <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/justice\/4559200\/lawyer-handling-key-trump-litigation-depart-doj\/\">Abhishek Kambli<\/a>, who previously worked in the department\u2019s Civil Rights Division.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">What people need to keep in mind is once you\u2019re a retired judge and want to get involved in practicing law you become just like any other lawyer so the fact that they use their retired judge title means nothing (especially for partisan ends like this). But it is disturbing that\u2026 <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/0buHdUMerL\">https:\/\/t.co\/0buHdUMerL<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Abhi Kambli (@AbhiKambli1984) <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/AbhiKambli1984\/status\/2069743915431809405?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 24, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script> <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cBut it is disturbing that retired judges are attempting to use the optics of their former positions to lend credibility to a meritless bar complaint against the Acting AG in an attempt to publicly embarrass him,\u201d Kambli added.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Blanche also faced renewed criticism over his handling of the Epstein files after U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan said Thursday that Blanche effectively \u201cconceded\u201d that the department violated the Epstein Files Transparency Act when it chose to withhold certain documents, and Sullivan ordered the DOJ to unredact more pages of the files <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/justice\/4626044\/doj-order-epstein-files-unredacted-torture-video\/\">within one week or explain why it cannot.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The DOJ has repeatedly defended its compliance with the law, saying any withheld documents may include duplicative materials, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/levin-stalinist-j6-committee-is-second-biggest-farce-after-russia-hoax\/\" title=\"Levin: \u2018Stalinist\u2019 J6 Committee Is \u2018Second Biggest Farce\u2019 After Russia Hoax\">attorney-client privileged information<\/a>, sensitive records containing victims\u2019 identities, among other stipulations that the law demands of the government.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A spokesperson for the DOJ told the <em>Washington Examiner<\/em> on Friday that \u201cThe Acting Attorney General has not conceded anything.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cJudge Sullivan\u2019s perverse interpretation appears to be focused on driving misleading headlines,\u201d the spokesperson said, adding, \u201cThis judge is suggesting DOJ violate the law by un-redacting victim names, who as the Department has always explained, sadly became co-conspirators. DOJ has produced all responsive documents and will appeal this decision with confidence.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/justice\/4626044\/doj-order-epstein-files-unredacted-torture-video\/\">JUDGE ORDERS DOJ TO UNDREDACT EPSTEIN FILES RELATED TO TRUMP AND \u2018TORTURE VIDEO\u2019<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Blanche has served as acting attorney general since former Attorney General Pam Bondi was ousted earlier this year. He was previously confirmed by the Senate to serve as deputy attorney general by a 52-46 margin.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If confirmed, he could become Trump\u2019s permanent attorney general for the remainder of the president\u2019s second term.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bill Barr urges Senate to confirm Todd Blanche as AG<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2633,"featured_media":2619750,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Bill-Barr.webp?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[32116,52100,16629,34548,51594],"class_list":["post-2619749","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-attorney-general","tag-bill-barr","tag-confirmation","tag-senate-gop","tag-todd-blanche"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Bill-Barr.webp?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2619749","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2633"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2619749"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2619749\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2619753,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2619749\/revisions\/2619753"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2619750"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2619749"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2619749"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2619749"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}