# Cassidy Decides to Support Blanche for Attorney General

https://mins.news/en/video/16459

- Bloomberg Television, 2026-08-07 18:55 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pkM4r2lXHus

> Republican Senator Bill Cassidy says he will back Todd Blanche to become the next attorney general. His support is likely to clear an important path toward Blanche’s confirmation. Blanche previously served as President Donald Trump’s personal attorney. Bloomberg’s Josh Wingrove reports from the White House.

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