Blanche's Confirmation Betrays a System in Crisis The confirmation of Todd Blanche as attorney general, despite overwhelming opposition from Democrats and some Republicans, marks a stark reminder that accountability norms have eroded under Donald Trump's presidency.
The narrow vote, secured by Senator Bill Cassidy's deciding ballot after initial reservations about Blanche's independence, is a symptom of a broader disease – one in which partisan loyalty has supplanted the rule of law.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's scathing assessment of the confirmation process and its implications for Trump's corruption is not hyperbole.