George Will, a respected conservative Washington Post columnist, publicly condemned the potential confirmation of Todd Blanche as Attorney General, criticizing the Trump administration's appointee for his compromised position.

In a July 24, 2026 column, Will argued that Republicans owe no deference to President Trump's attempts to install Blanche, a former personal lawyer with a history of controversial decisions.

Will highlighted past failures of Trump appointees, including former Attorney General Pam Bondi, who was ousted over her handling of the Epstein files, and others like Kristi Noem and Pete Hegseth, whom he accused of being unqualified for their roles.

Blanche's role in the Seashellgate incident, where he signed a memo barring the IRS from examining Trump and his associates, was cited as evidence of the administration's self-dealing.

Will questioned whether Republican senators would finally act against Blanche, suggesting their 'gag reflex' against Trump's appointees might be triggered.

The article underscores growing bipartisan concerns about the integrity of Trump's judicial nominations and the Senate's responsibility to vet candidates rigorously.