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Susan Collins says she won’t vote to confirm Trump’s pick for attorney general
['Drew Johnson', 'More Drew Johnson', 'Staff Writer']
News - Centralmaine.com
Sen. Susan Collins announced on Tuesday that she does not intend to vote for President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Justice.
The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 12-10 along party lines in support of Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to formally take the position on Tuesday, clearing the way for a Senate vote, potentially later this week.
“While I believe Mr. Blanche is a capable lawyer, the Department of Justice has become increasingly political,” Collins said in a statement on Tuesday.
The Senate Judiciary Committee’s vote followed a deal struck late Sunday between Blanche and Republican Sens.
Blanche, Trump’s former personal attorney, took over as acting attorney general following Pam Bondi’s departure in April.