Overview
- Sen. Bill Cassidy said he remains undecided on Blanche and voiced on Wednesday that he is “very concerned” about so‑called lawfare, meaning prosecutions driven by political anger rather than legal merit.
- Sen. Susan Collins has already announced she will vote no, and with Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell absent the White House can only afford one more Republican defection to block confirmation.
- Sen. Lisa Murkowski and Cassidy are now the pivotal swing votes whose decisions will likely determine whether Blanche is confirmed when the full‑Senate floor vote is held this weekend.
- Critics point to Blanche’s prior role as President Trump’s personal lawyer and recent Justice Department controversies as the basis for fears he might prioritize presidential interests over independent law enforcement.
- If Cassidy defects the immediate consequence would likely be a failed confirmation vote, and the fight could deepen scrutiny of DOJ settlements and record disclosures that have fueled the current debate.