A vote for Todd Blanche is a vote against the Epstein Survivors.

Republicans gave Todd Blanche a chance when they confirmed him to be Pam Bondi’s deputy last year. 17 months later… they have no excuse. He’s leading the most CORRUPT Justice Department in history.

Todd Blanche and his ATF want to enable firearms trafficking across state lines. Their proposal would create a massive loophole in state and local gun safety laws.

Todd Blanche and his ATF announced dozens of federal gun “regulations.” They’re total rollbacks. The proposed rules would be some of the biggest blows to gun safety efforts in history.

BREAKING: Senate Democrats sound alarm on proposed ATF loophole for transporting firearms and accessories across state lines.

A vote for Todd Blanche is a vote to greenlight Donald Trump’s worst instincts.

Sen. SCHIFF: The fundamental problem with Todd Blanche isn’t that he’s inexperienced or not intelligent. The problem with Todd Blanche is that he’s never been able to shed his role as criminal defense lawyer for Donald Trump. He just can’t do it.

Sen. WELCH: The President is abusing his authority. The Senate is failing to use our authority. We can stop capitulating today by doing our job and rejecting a completely unqualified man to be the top law enforcement official in this country. I will vote no on Todd Blanche.

Sen. PADILLA: Todd Blanche was asked if he and Trump were friends. He said ‘I’m his lawyer.’ That’s a remarkable slip. The first words out of his mouth when asked that question were ‘I’m his lawyer.’ The Attorney General isn’t supposed to be the President’s lawyer.

Sen. BOOKER: Here’s the thing. You even have conservatives coming out saying this deal isn’t worth the paper its drawn on. This is all hat, no cattle. Where’s the beef? This is ridiculous. We got no guarantees this slush fund can’t go forward.

Sen. HIRONO: I can’t vote in favor of someone whose actions so clearly show he’s ineligible to serve even a department as compromised as this Department of Justice, which is basically a Department of Retribution and Revenge.

Sen. BLUMENTHAL: Todd Blanche claims to stand for law enforcement, but he supports an insurrectionist slush fund. His rehearsed lines are meant to protect Donald Trump’s feelings. That’s the through line—he’s the President’s lawyer.

Sen. COONS: Since Watergate, both parties have recognized the importance of an Attorney General who will stand up to the President and say ‘no.’ Will Todd Blanche meet that standard? We have clear evidence he won’t. You can take it from his words to this committee.

Sen. KLOBUCHAR: I have great concerns about Todd Blanche’s willingness to uphold DOJ independence. Under Blanche, the Justice Department's tried to coerce states, including Minnesota on the day Alex Pretti was killed, to turn over voter data. They tried to tie it to ICE presence.

Sen. WHITEHOUSE: Voting for this guy Todd Blanche today gives Republicans’ blessing to the botched Epstein Files release. Even Pam Bondi pointed at Blanche as responsible. It gives their blessing to his continuing role in the coverup.

Sen. DURBIN: This isn’t Democrats vs. Republicans. This is rule of law vs. lawlessness. The Attorney General is the people’s lawyer. Todd Blanche continues to act as Donald Trump’s personal lawyer, treating the Justice Department like a law firm serving one client—the President.

A vote for Todd Blanche is a vote for the MAGA slush fund.

The MAGA slush fund “agreement” brokered by Todd Blanche is unenforceable. It’s not even signed by Trump’s lawyers. They could easily sue to enforce the original settlement… and cop beaters could be paid with YOUR tax dollars the day Todd Blanche is confirmed. Lousy.

The United States government is neglecting human beings in its custody at ICE detention facilities. Markwayne Mullin and Donald Trump want to hide this from you.

Dilley ICE detention facility is infamous for its abhorrent treatment of families. Medical neglect. Solitary confinement. Undrinkable water. Abject cruelty. Guards are even taunting hungry kids by eating candy and pizza in front of them. And they’re hiding it from Congress.

BREAKING: New devastating insights into infamous Dilley ICE detention facility revealed, following site visits.

Sen. PADILLA: As a medical professional, what’s your assessment of ICE’s ability to meet current needs? Medical expert: The highest rates of death are in the most overcrowded facilities. There’s too many people and too few staff.

Sen. BLUMENTHAL: How’d it feel to be detained for two months while you were in high school? Former ICE detainee: It was really bad. It’s hard to think about my mom, what she’s feeling, and what she’s seen. But God is good, and he helped us.

Sen. BOOKER: Do you have any idea why ICE targeted you? Former ICE detainee: I don’t. They’re going for everybody, no matter what age. Booker: Si, la Verdad. Quiero dar gracias a usted. Tu tiene increíble coraje y tu es una persona muy impresionante. Detainee: Gracias.

Sen. SMITH: A Minnesotan has been held in detention since December. She’s here legally and literally wasting away, but unable to get the medical care or legal advice they need. Does this sound familiar? Medical expert: It’s not uncommon. Former official: And it’s exacerbated.

Immigration attorney: We’ve represented people detained in 18 states. Daily, we are forced to witness the abuse of power endemic to ICE’s mass detention campaign. We’ve represented 500+ people trapped in detention. Every single one of them has a story to share.

Former government official: This is a moral question. A father was told his daughter would be taken from him. People are dying in our government’s custody with no one watching, no one accountable. This is not the United States that we were raised to believe in.

Medical expert: For over two decades, I’ve been evaluating health care in immigration detention. I’ve sat with women and men after they were deported. Throughout, I’ve had deep concerns about the quality of medical care, but I’ve never been more alarmed than I am right now.

Former ICE detainee: I thank God for bringing me and my family back together. My release is not easy. I’m forced to wear a GPS. I have to take a picture of myself every day. I’m always being watched. No one should ever go through this, especially someone my age.

Sen. DURBIN: 50+ people have died in immigration detention under Trump. That’s more than double the full previous Administration. How’s this even possible? ICE is clearly not using resources to provide adequate medical care or improve conditions—so what are tax dollars going to?