Fetterman says he will not vote to confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general

Published June 4, 2026 4:47pm ET



Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) said on Thursday he will not vote to confirm acting Attorney General Todd Blanche as the permanent head of the Department of Justice.

The admission is notable, considering Fetterman sometimes votes in favor of Trump nominees during the Senate confirmation process. Last year, he was the sole Democrat to back the confirmation of Pam Bondi as attorney general. That will not be the case for Blanche.

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