A group of nearly two dozen state attorneys general on Tuesday pushed the Senate to confirm acting-Attorney General Todd Blanche to the federal position as he prepares for his confirmation hearing later this week.

Blanche is scheduled to testify in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday and would replace former Attorney General Pam Bondi if confirmed. 

Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, highlighted a wave of support that the acting attorney general has received since President Donald Trump nominated him to the position after he fired Bondi. He received support from 670,000 sworn officers, 300 angel families and 100 bipartisan U.S. attorneys and DOJ officials. His nomination is also supported by 23 state attorneys general. 

"At a time when Americans expect their government to protect communities from violent crime, narcotics trafficking, human trafficking, terrorism and organized criminal activity, Todd Blanche has shown the ability to deliver real results," the 23 state attorneys general said in a statement to Fox News.

"His record reflects a commitment to public safety, vigorous enforcement of federal law and effective stewardship of the Department of Justice," the statement continued. "We urge the Senate to swiftly confirm Todd Blanche as United States Attorney General."

The National Association of Police Organizations, the National Fraternal Order of Police, the National Sheriffs Association, First Liberty Institute and Americans United for Life have also expressed support for Blanche, Grassley's office said. 

“Our constitutional system depends upon strong institutions led by capable public servants," First Liberty said in a statement. "Regardless of party, the Department of Justice functions best when it is led by an Attorney General who commands the confidence of career law enforcement professionals while remaining accountable to the Constitution and the laws enacted by Congress. Confirming Mr. Blanche will strengthen both the Senate’s constitutional role and the effective operation of the executive branch.” 

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