Undoing the Biden administration’s efforts to protect abortion rights is “taking longer than we want,” Blanche said, according to a leaked recording of his comments. pic.twitter.com/lpFWx8h9Hh — Tina Smith (@SenTinaSmith) August 4, 2026Blanche hints at what could be comingIn a statement, the Justice Department said Blanche’s have been “mischaracterized.” Impact on Blanche’s confirmationIt is unclear whether Blanche’s comments on abortion will affect his chances of being confirmed by the Senate. “While I believe Mr. Blanche is a capable lawyer, the Department of Justice has become increasingly political,” Collins said in a statement. Blanche has taken several actions that have further eroded the Department’s independence, and that is the basis for my vote to oppose his confirmation.”