Key facts
- Former DoJ pardon attorney Liz Oyer urged senators to reject Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general.
- Oyer claims she was fired by Blanche after refusing to recommend restoring firearms rights to Mel Gibson.
- Blanche stated Oyer's termination was unrelated to the Gibson case and cited her decisions as inconsistent with President Trump's authority.
- Oyer called Blanche's statements "provably false" and cited documentary evidence.
- Oyer accused Blanche of using law enforcement powers for "petty grudges" and degrading the justice system.
Former Department of Justice pardon attorney Liz Oyer has urged senators to reject the nomination of Todd Blanche, Donald Trump's choice for attorney general, citing political favoritism and abuse of power.
Oyer testified before the Senate judiciary committee on the second day of Blanche's confirmation hearing, stating that she was fired by Blanche after refusing to recommend restoring firearms rights to actor and Trump ally Mel Gibson, who has a history of domestic violence convictions.