Trump may pull Blanche attorney general nomination for now as key Republicans withhold support
Summary
President Donald Trump might delay nominating Todd Blanche for attorney general because some Republican senators do not support him. Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis want Trump and the Justice Department to cancel a controversial fund before they approve Blanche.Key Facts
- President Trump nominated Todd Blanche for attorney general.
- Two Republican senators, John Cornyn and Thom Tillis, are blocking the nomination.
- They want Trump and the Justice Department to stop a fund called the "anti-weaponization" fund.
- The senators are using their power to slow down the confirmation process.
- President Trump may delay the nomination until next year because of this opposition.
- The "anti-weaponization" fund is described as controversial by some lawmakers.
- The issue shows how some Republicans have concerns about parts of the Justice Department’s plans.
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