GOP Sen. John Kennedy: ‘I wouldn’t bet my house on’ Blanche’s confirmation as attorney general
In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) discusses concerns over the Trump administration’s so-called “anti-weaponization” fund, the subject of the Senate holdup over Todd Blanche’s confirmation as attorney general.
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Sen. John Kennedy, a Republican from Louisiana, said he would not bet his house on Todd Blanche being confirmed as attorney general. He expressed concerns about the Trump administration's so-called anti-weaponization fund, which is causing a delay in Blanche's confirmation. Kennedy made these comments in an exclusive interview on NBC's Meet the Press.
Why it matters
The confirmation of the attorney general affects who leads the Department of Justice and its investigations. Senate opposition can slow down or change the direction of federal law enforcement.
- Who is Todd Blanche?
- He is President Trump's nominee for attorney general.
- Why is his confirmation delayed?
- Senators are worried about the Trump administration's anti-weaponization fund.
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GOP Sen. John Kennedy: ‘I wouldn’t bet my house on’ Blanche’s confirmation as attorney general
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