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Senate confirmation process would go "very quickly". Earlier this week, Trump praised Blanche on the Pod Force One podcast: "He's a very talented guy. Todd
Blanche would require confirmation from the US Senate. - **Why is the release of the files under scrutiny?** Several lawmakers as well as survivors of Epstein’s abuse, have criticized some of the department’s actions
Todd Blanche recently told members of Congress the administration has scrapped plans for the [anti-weaponization fund](https://www.npr.org/2026/06/01/g-s1-125268/justice-department-trump-anti-weaponization-fund-pause), which appeared to ease bipartisan concerns among lawmakers. However, Trump later avoided confirming that
process, this department has been committed to accountability and transparency”. During a break in questioning last week, several Democratic lawmakers [told reporters](https://x.com/atrupar/status/2060388160446648488) that Bondi was telling them that it was Blanche “that
confirmation that Chairman Brendan Carr has weaponised what should be an independent agency in service of Donald Trump’s personal political agenda,” Clayton Weimers, executive director of Reporters Without Borders in North America, said