Tillis leaves door open to not backing Blanche nomination over Jan. 6 appeals
Summary
Senator Thom Tillis said he might not support Todd Blanche’s nomination as Attorney General. Tillis is concerned because Blanche’s Justice Department asked to cancel certain convictions related to the January 6 Capitol attack.Key Facts
- Senator Thom Tillis represents North Carolina as a Republican.
- Tillis expressed doubts about supporting Todd Blanche for Attorney General.
- Todd Blanche is currently the acting Attorney General.
- The Justice Department under Blanche filed a request to overturn some seditious conspiracy convictions.
- These convictions relate to the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack.
- Tillis’s hesitation is tied to Blanche’s stance on how the DOJ is handling January 6 cases.
- The nomination process for Blanche has not yet been finalized.
- The January 6 attack involved a violent breach of the U.S. Capitol building during the certification of the 2020 presidential election results.
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