Sen. Bill Cassidy defends ‘gradation of gray’ decision to back Blanche as attorney general

Published August 9, 2026 4:13pm ET



Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA), whose vote proved crucial in confirming the president’s nominee for attorney general, defended his decision to back Todd Blanche.

“If you’re looking for a black or white decision here, you’re not going to find it. This is a gradation of gray,” he said in a Sunday interview with CBS News host Margaret Brennan on Face the Nation.

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