Sen. Cory Booker on why he believes Todd Blanche shouldn't be confirmed as AG

NPR | By Leila Fadel

Published July 16, 2026 at 6:44 AM EDT

NPR's Leila Fadel asks Democratic Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey why he says Todd Blanche should not be confirmed as attorney general.

Leila Fadel

Leila Fadel is a national correspondent for NPR based in Los Angeles, covering issues of culture, diversity, and race.

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