Trump says he may ‘temporarily’ drop bid to make Blanche attorney general
Summary
President Donald Trump may temporarily stop trying to make Todd Blanche the permanent US attorney general because some Republican senators are not supporting him. Senator John Cornyn said he won’t back Blanche without proof that a $1.8 billion slush fund for the president’s allies is canceled.Key Facts
- Todd Blanche is currently the acting US attorney general.
- President Trump wants to make Blanche the permanent attorney general.
- Some Republican senators, including John Cornyn and Thom Tillis, do not support Blanche’s nomination.
- Senator Cornyn wants written proof that a $1.8 billion slush fund is ended before backing Blanche.
- Blanche needs all Republican votes on the Senate judiciary committee to secure the permanent role.
- President Trump said he might withdraw Blanche’s nomination temporarily if the senators do not support him.
- Trump said Blanche would stay as acting attorney general even if the nomination is withdrawn.
- Trump criticized Cornyn and Tillis, noting he did not endorse them and implied their political futures are affected by him.
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