Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=gNjs65SPP7i Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Todd Blanches Nomination in CRISIS as Senate Committee DELAYS Vote [K1HkAugk8yQ] Health Updated on August 07, 2026 EDT — Published on August 07, 2026 EDT During a tense Senate confirmation hearing, Todd Blanche sparked controversy after referring to Donald Trump as "I'm his lawyer" before correcting himself. Senator Cory Booker, Ari Melber, Mary McCord, Lisa Rubin, and Peter Baker break down what many are calling a revealing moment. Booker argues Blanche has acted more like Trump's personal attorney than an independent Justice Department official, while legal experts question his testimony, his handling of January 6 cases, the DOJ settlement controversy, and the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. This heated discussion examines: ✔ Todd Blanche's controversial testimony ✔ Cory Booker's sharp criticism ✔ The "I'm his lawyer" Freudian slip ✔ Ari Melber's legal analysis ✔ Mary McCord's reaction ✔ DOJ independence under scrutiny ✔ Trump and the Justice Department ✔ January 6 settlement questions ✔ Epstein investigation controversy ✔ Senate Judiciary hearing highlights 9IW9e8MAhHt o1v45JjfLwm KN8TM7Pwx7W 759g3owoC9y qP4ZsG01TrY 91FVRrYnT7A
During a tense Senate confirmation hearing, Todd Blanche sparked controversy after referring to Donald Trump as "I'm his lawyer" before correcting himself. Senator Cory Booker, Ari Melber, Mary McCord, Lisa Rubin, and Peter Baker break down what many are calling a revealing moment. Booker argues Blanche has acted more like Trump's personal attorney than an independent Justice Department official, while legal experts question his testimony, his handling of January 6 cases, the DOJ settlement controversy, and the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. This heated discussion examines: ✔ Todd Blanche's controversial testimony ✔ Cory Booker's sharp criticism ✔ The "I'm his lawyer" Freudian slip ✔ Ari Melber's legal analysis ✔ Mary McCord's reaction ✔ DOJ independence under scrutiny ✔ Trump and the Justice Department ✔ January 6 settlement questions ✔ Epstein investigation controversy ✔ Senate Judiciary hearing highlights 9IW9e8MAhHt o1v45JjfLwm KN8TM7Pwx7W 759g3owoC9y qP4ZsG01TrY 91FVRrYnT7A