LUJAN STATEMENT ON VOTING AGAINST TRUMP'S PERSONAL ATTORNEY TO SERVE AS AG

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan issued the following press release:

U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) issued the following statement after voting against Todd Blanche to serve as Attorney General:

"The Attorney General's duty is to uphold the rule of law, defend the Constitution, and ensure that justice is applied fairly and equally to every American. Todd Blanche's record makes it clear that he cannot carry out those responsibilities independently of President Trump.

"The survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's horrific crimes - and the American people - deserve transparency and accountability, not continued efforts to withhold information or shield those in positions of power. Under Todd Blanche's leadership, the DOJ will continue pu...