Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, President Donald Trump’s nominee for the permanent role, faced intense bipartisan questioning from lawmakers on Day One of his confirmation hearing. Pressed on his close relationship with Trump, Blanche insisted he is not a "yes man" for the president. NBC’s Hallie Jackson reports
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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, President Donald Trump’s nominee for the permanent role, faced intense bipartisan questioning from lawmakers on Day One of his confirmation hearing. Pressed on his close relationship with Trump, Blanche insisted he is not a "yes man" for the president. NBC’s Hallie Jackson reports
During a five-hour confirmation hearing, acting AG Todd Blanche faced bipartisan scrutiny. He was questioned on his handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files and his personal relationship with President Trump. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, President Donald Trump’s nominee for the permanent role, faced intense bipartisan questioning from lawmakers on Day One of his confirmation hearing.
Pressed on his close relationship with Trump, Blanche insisted he is not a "yes man" for the president.
CBS News reported the story as "Blanche faces sharp questioning over Epstein files, relationship with Trump at hearing."
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