Michael Steele confronts Todd Blanche over 'war' on judges at Senate hearing

Former Republican Party chairman Michael Steele erupted on MS NOW, accusing attorney‑general nominee Todd Blanche of advocating a “war” on judges. Steele highlighted an exchange in the confirmation hearing where Senator Mazie Hirono asked Blanche whether his earlier Federalist Society remarks about fighting a war targeted judges, to which Blanche replied “No.” Steele demanded clarification, shouting “sitting here lying to you!” during the discussion with Senator Richard Blumenthal.

The confrontation comes as Blanche has recently been rebuked by a federal court for approving a $1.776 billion “anti‑weaponization” fund tied to former President Donald Trump, a matter that has drawn scrutiny from multiple Republican senators.