GOP Sen. John Kennedy: ‘I wouldn’t bet my house on’ Blanche’s confirmation as attorney general

In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) discusses concerns over the Trump administration’s so-called “anti-weaponization” fund, the subject of the Senate holdup over Todd Blanche’s confirmation as attorney general.

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SearchSearchFacebookTwitterEmailSMSBlue SkyWhatsappPrintRedditFlipboardPinterestLinkedinLatest StoriesMeet the PressU.S. NewsWorldSportsBusinessHealthSHOPPINGTiplineGOP Sen. John Kennedy: ‘I wouldn’t bet my house on’ Blanche’s confirmation as attorney generalAug. 2, 202602:36Bernie Sanders says Michigan primary is about taking on ‘AIPAC money’: Full interview13:37GOP Sen. John Kennedy says U.S. has ‘lost perspective’ on war with Iran: Full interview11:36Bernie Sanders on if he regrets Platner endorsement: ‘Easier to be a Monday morning quarterback’03:44Now PlayingGOP Sen. John Kennedy: ‘I wouldn’t bet my house on’ Blanche’s confirmation as attorney general02:36UP NEXTWes Moore & Kevin Stitt say civility can win general elections, but primaries are the problem07:04Govs. Jared Polis & Spencer Cox debate social media bans for teens02:50Governors find common ground around America 200: Meet the Press Archive58:52Trump says Iran not behind Minnesota water facility hacks despite ‘hallmarks’ of Iranian meddling14:39Govs. Jared Polis & Spencer Cox on education and technology: Full panel30:54Govs. Kevin Stitt & Matt Meyer on keeping the American dream alive: Full panel36:12Govs. Josh Stein & Phil Scott on federalism and states’ rights: Full panel22:36Govs. Wes Moore & Kevin Stitt on dignity in politics: Full panel37:01OpenAI’s ‘rogue’ agents hacked into more systems than initially reported04:22Francesca Hong ‘undecided’ on seeking endorsement from Mandela Barnes after he suspends campaign09:23Trump open to ‘punting’ Blanche’s AG nomination amid pushback from key GOP senators14:19Israeli UN Ambassador: Israel 'will apply more power’ in Gaza if Hamas does not disarm06:13Fetterman: ‘I am a Democrat’ but no longer believe the party is pro-Israel08:29‘It’s our turn to hit them’: Trump vows retaliation against Iran after thwarted surprise attack13:20‘I’m tired’: Lindsey Graham in never-before-seen video as he tried to secure deal to end Ukraine war14:40Netanyahu & Zelenskyy attend Graham funeral as wars in Iran and Ukraine reach critical points20:07Meet the PressGOP Sen. John Kennedy: ‘I wouldn’t bet my house on’ Blanche’s confirmation as attorney general02:36CopiedIn an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) discusses concerns over the Trump administration’s so-called “anti-weaponization” fund, the subject of the Senate holdup over Todd Blanche’s confirmation as attorney general.Aug. 2, 2026

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