Trump floats pulling Blanche nomination to circumvent Cornyn, Tillis
Summary
President Donald Trump considered temporarily withdrawing Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general to avoid opposition from Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis. He suggested resubmitting Blanche’s nomination after these senators leave Congress.Key Facts
- President Trump nominated Todd Blanche for attorney general.
- Senators John Cornyn (Texas) and Thom Tillis (North Carolina) oppose Blanche’s nomination.
- To bypass their opposition, Trump proposed pulling the nomination temporarily.
- Trump plans to resubmit Blanche’s name after Cornyn and Tillis leave Congress.
- Trump called Todd Blanche a “star” with strong potential for the role.
- The strategy aims to ensure Blanche’s confirmation without opposition from these senators.
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