U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released a statement on July 14 following his meeting with Todd Blanche, President Trump’s nominee for U.S. Attorney General.
Durbin said, “Mr. Blanche is at the helm of a weaponized Justice Department, putting President Trump ahead of the Constitution, the rule of law, and you.”
He continued, “It’s clear that Mr. Blanche has never stopped being President Trump’s personal attorney, and I pushed him on his role in the botched release of the Epstein Files, the MAGA slush fund for cop beaters, the Trump-IRS sweetheart deal, and his crypto corruption.”
Durbin added that he looks forward to further questioning: “I look forward to continuing my questioning from the dais at tomorrow’s hearing on his role aiding and abetting the most corrupt Administration in history.”
The Senate Judiciary Committee serves as a standing committee of the U.S. Senate with authority over judicial and legal matters; it is led by a chair who oversees meetings and hearings and includes senators from both major political parties. The committee affects constitutional protections and public safety nationwide via its legislative and oversight duties. It aims to uphold the Constitution by reviewing legislation, overseeing federal law enforcement agencies, evaluating judicial nominations, and influencing civil rights policy through its oversight responsibilities. The committee exerts influence on federal law across the nation, according to the official website.