Republicans delay vote on Trump’s US attorney general pick amid concerns
Summary
Senate Republicans have postponed a vote on President Donald Trump’s nominee for U.S. attorney general, Todd Blanche. The delay is due to concerns from some Republican senators about Blanche’s close ties to Trump and a controversial legal settlement involving Trump’s tax case.Key Facts
- The Senate Judiciary Committee delayed the vote on Todd Blanche’s nomination as attorney general.
- Blanche is currently acting head of the Department of Justice (DOJ).
- Some Republicans worry about Blanche’s past role as Trump’s personal criminal defense lawyer.
- Concerns focus on a settlement between Trump and the IRS that stopped future tax investigations and included a $1.8 billion fund for those claiming political prosecution.
- Both parties opposed the fund, and a judge ruled the settlement illegal.
- Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis expressed doubts and requested more proof that the settlement plan is abandoned.
- Cornyn accused the DOJ of withholding information, saying the next move is up to Blanche.
- President Trump suggested Cornyn’s opposition might be linked to Trump’s previous endorsement of Cornyn’s primary challenger.
- Blanche said he leads the DOJ independently from the White House and has managed major DOJ actions on Trump’s priorities.
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