Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 19, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Sens. Bill Cassidy and Bernie Sanders join Margaret Brennan.
On Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan, broadcasted on July 19, 2026, Senator Bill Cassidy, a Republican from Louisiana, confirmed President Trump's nominee for attorney general, Todd Blanche. Despite concerns about the administration's weaponization of the Justice Department, Blanche's confirmation came by a one-vote margin.
In the broadcast, Brennan discussed with Cassidy the challenges facing public health, including a growing number of infections from cyclospora, salmonella, measles, and COVID-19. Additionally, the Democrats' unity in the 2026 midterm elections and the implications of progressive candidates versus Republicans were also discussed.
Cassidy expressed his emotional reaction to the confirmation, explaining that it was due to the privilege of representing his state and nation. He also addressed the concerns he had raised about Blanche, stating that some issues, like the anti-weaponization fund, were effectively dead due to the political and judicial environment. Cassidy acknowledged relying on others' information, but expressed trust in some of those sources.
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