BILL CASSIDY WILL BACK TODD BLANCHE AS ATTORNEY GENERAL, SALVAGING HIS CONFIRMATION

Louisiana Republican Senator Bill Cassidy announced that he will vote for President Trump’s nominee, Todd Blanche, as U.S. Attorney General, giving Republicans the votes needed for confirmation. The statement came after several Republican senators either declined to support the nominee or shifted positions.

According to the New York Times Top Stories, Cassidy said he had reservations but would nonetheless back Blanche, providing the GOP with a majority in the confirmation vote. Guardian reports that Cassidy’s decision follows other Republican senators defecting, while NBC News describes him as a critical hold‑out who now supports the nominee. ABC News echoes that Cassidy has officially declared his support for Blanche.

Blanche’s confirmation requires a majority vote in the Senate; Cassidy’s endorsement is pivotal because the Republican caucus had been split. The move underscores the internal divisions within the party over the attorney general nomination.

• Bill Cassidy pledges support for Todd Blanche, a Trump nominee for Attorney General.
• Cassidy’s vote is crucial for securing the Republican majority needed for confirmation.
• His decision follows a series of Republican senators either defecting or refusing to endorse Blanche.

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