‘Boy, it was a benefit…’: Adam Schiff blasts Blanche over ‘protecting’ Trump during Epstein probe

Sen. Adam Schiff launched a blistering attack on Todd Blanche's nomination for Attorney General, accusing Donald Trump's former criminal defense lawyer of putting loyalty to the president ahead of the Justice Department. Schiff argued Blanche failed to distance himself from Trump, questioned his handling of the Epstein investigation, and urged senators to reject his nomination.During the heated confirmation debate, Schiff laid out multiple reasons he believes Blanche should not become the nation's top law enforcement officer, warning that the DOJ must remain independent and free from political influence.