Cornyn cancels meeting with Blanche ahead of key committee vote on AG nomination
Summary
Senator John Cornyn canceled a meeting with acting Attorney General Todd Blanche before a Senate Judiciary Committee vote on Blanche’s nomination. Cornyn wants clearer, written proof that a fund linked to President Donald Trump’s IRS settlement will be ended and that IRS audits on Trump and his associates will be limited.Key Facts
- Senator John Cornyn canceled a meeting with Todd Blanche one day before a committee vote on Blanche’s AG nomination.
- Cornyn’s main concerns involve President Donald Trump’s settlement with the IRS.
- The Department of Justice created a $1.8 billion “Anti-Weaponization Fund” connected to the settlement, which Blanche called “dead” during his hearing.
- Cornyn wants proof in writing that the fund will be formally rescinded.
- The DOJ provided drafts rescinding the fund but did not offer changes related to limiting IRS audits on Trump and his associates.
- Cornyn says the DOJ has not provided satisfactory documents that meet his requests.
- Blanche’s confirmation as Attorney General depends on support from senators like Cornyn.
- The dispute involves issues of government oversight and trust regarding enforcement actions connected to President Trump.
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