Schumer Says Blanche Confirmation Gives Trump 'Excuse' for 'Corruption'

Schumer and other critics warned Todd Blanche's confirmation could undermine DOJ independence.

Senate minority leader condemns Republicans after Donald Trump’s former defense lawyer was confirmed by 50 votes to 49 early on Saturday morning Adding to Chuck Schumer’s comments, New Mexico’s Democratic representative Melanie Stansbury said the confirmation of Todd Blanche as attorney general represents a “dark momen