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At a final Judiciary Committee meeting, Durbin said Blanche contradicted himself to avoid offending the president

Senate Democrats Accuse Trump Nominee Todd Blanche of Lying Under Oath

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Senate Democrats on the Judiciary Committee accused Todd Blanche, President Trump's nominee for deputy attorney general, of lying under oath during his confirmation hearing. Senator Dick Durbin, the committee's top Democrat, said Blanche contradicted himself last month when he appeared before the panel, allegedly to avoid 'offending' Trump.

At a committee meeting on Tuesday, members debated Blanche's confirmation one last time before voting. Blanche reiterated that a May settlement giving Trump immunity from tax audits was limited in scope. Democrats argued that Trump would revive the fund once Blanche is confirmed, pointing to two documents related to the settlement—one signed only by Blanche, and one not signed by anybody.

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Blanche also reiterated to the senators that a May settlement giving Trump immunity from tax audits was limited in scope.
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One signed only by Blanche, one not signed by anybody.
according to The Independent — World
Democrats argue that Trump will revive the fund once Blanche is confirmed.
according to Washington Examiner
Durbin said in opening remarks that Blanche contradicted himself last month, when he appeared before the panel for his confirmation hearing.
according to Washington Examiner
At a meeting of the Judiciary Committee on Tuesday morning, members debated the confirmation of Blanche one last time before taking votes.
according to The Independent — World