US-Regierung: Trumps umstrittener Kandidat Blanche als US-Justizminister bestätigt
Zwei Republikanerinnen versuchten, Todd Blanche als Justizminister zu verhindern. Ausgerechnet ein von Trump degradierter und bloßgestellter Senator rettete ihn nun.
The US Senate has confirmed Todd Blanche, former personal attorney of President Donald Trump, as the new Attorney General. He received a narrow majority, 50 to 49 votes, confirming the end of a week-long dispute. Concerns about Blanche's independence were raised within Trump's Republican Party, with Senators Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski voting against him.
Crucial support came from Senator Bill Cassidy, who initially pledged his approval on Friday. Cassidy emphasized his decision was not easy, meeting Blanche multiple times and speaking with his critics via phone. Cassidy listed his concerns about Blanche but ultimately voted in favor. This decision secures the President's likely choice for the Attorney General position before the House goes on summer recess.
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