Todd Blanche, President Trump’s nominee for attorney general, has earned the endorsement of the Western States Sheriffs’ Association. The organization represents sheriffs and their command staff from 19 states in the West, from Missouri to Washington state.

Endorsement Letter

The Western States Sheriffs’ Association sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., along with high-ranking Senate Judiciary Committee members expressing their support for acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s permanent confirmation to the position.

The letter notes that western sheriffs face unique challenges, particularly with border security concerns and policing vast rural areas — and they believe Blanche will help address those issues. The group said it is encouraged by Blanche’s understanding of the role that local and state officials play in federal law enforcement operations, and his willingness to work with those local and state officials to combat violent crime, drug trafficking, and illegal immigration.

WSSA members stand ready to partner with Attorney General Blanche to advance policies that empower Sheriffs, enhance officer safety and wellness, secure our borders, and ensure that federal resources are directed toward the real-world problems facing our counties and states, the letter says.

Blanche’s nomination was formally sent to the Senate on June 8 after he was installed as acting AG following former Attorney General Pam Bondi’s ouster in April. Republicans are reportedly targeting late summer for a full Senate confirmation vote.

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