Trump says he may pull Blanche’s attorney general nomination until dissenting senators leave office
Summary
President Donald Trump said he might withdraw the nomination of Todd Blanche for Attorney General until Republican Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis leave office next year. Cornyn and Tillis want written proof that Blanche will end protections related to Trump’s family business and a settlement involving Trump’s tax lawsuit.Key Facts
- President Trump nominated Todd Blanche for Attorney General.
- Blanche is currently acting Attorney General.
- Trump called Blanche “a STAR” and supports him strongly.
- Senators John Cornyn (Texas) and Thom Tillis (North Carolina) oppose the nomination without written assurances.
- The senators want confirmation that an “Anti-Weaponization Fund” linked to Trump’s IRS lawsuit will end.
- This fund protects Trump and his family from certain tax audits.
- The Senate Judiciary Committee delayed voting on Blanche’s nomination.
- Cornyn and Tillis will leave office next year, and Trump plans to reconsider the nomination afterward.
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