Trump nominee repeatedly refuses to answer who won the 2020 election at hearing

Todd Blanche, President Donald Trump's nominee for Attorney General, is currently undergoing a Senate confirmation hearing today, July 15, 2026, where he is facing extensive questioning from senators. Blanche, who previously served as Acting Attorney General after Pam Bondi's dismissal in April 2026, and also as Trump's personal defense lawyer, is seeking to secure the top law enforcement position.

During the hearing, senators are scrutinizing Blanche's tenure, particularly his actions concerning the Justice Department's independence, the handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files, and cases involving perceived political adversaries. He is also facing questions regarding a controversial, now-abandoned plan for a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund and a settlement that reportedly shielded the president from certain tax claims. His nomination has drawn significant opposition from civil rights organizations and former Justice Department employees, who express concerns about his commitment to the rule of law and prosecutorial impartiality.