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Collins Vows Against Blanche AG Nomination Over Trump Immunity Deal

8/6/2026

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U.S. Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) announced she will vote against Todd Blanche’s nomination as attorney general.
Collins opposes Blanche because he secured an immunity deal for President Donald Trump’s family and pledged to ban abortion medication.
Blanche advanced after reaching a deal with Sens. John Cornyn (R-TX) and Thom Tillis (R-NC) to block the “Anti-Weaponization Fund.”
With 53 Senate Republicans, losing three GOP votes including Cornyn and Tillis could block Blanche’s confirmation.

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U.S. Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) announced she will vote against Todd Blanche’s nomination as attorney general.
Collins opposes Blanche because he secured an immunity deal for President Donald Trump’s family and pledged to ban abortion medication.
Blanche advanced after reaching a deal with Sens. John Cornyn (R-TX) and Thom Tillis (R-NC) to block the “Anti-Weaponization Fund.”
With 53 Senate Republicans, losing three GOP votes including Cornyn and Tillis could block Blanche’s confirmation.