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Ron Wyden: “The only reason Trump nominated Todd Blanche for Attorney General is to install another corrupt flunky who is willing to…”

On the recordJune 5, 2026
The only reason Trump nominated Todd Blanche for Attorney General is to install another corrupt flunky who is willing to abuse federal law enforcement and intelligence powers for Trump’s benefit.
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Ron Wyden
Democratic · Oregon

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Response to Trump's nomination of Todd Blanche.

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