Trump: ‘I don’t really blame’ Cornyn for holding up Blanche confirmation
Summary
President Trump said he does not blame Senator John Cornyn for blocking Todd Blanche’s nomination as attorney general. Trump said Cornyn is doing this because Trump supported Cornyn’s opponent in the Republican primary.Key Facts
- President Trump spoke on Friday about Todd Blanche’s nomination.
- Senator John Cornyn is blocking Blanche’s confirmation as attorney general.
- Trump said he does not really blame Cornyn for this action.
- Cornyn’s reason for blocking is in retaliation for Trump backing his primary opponent.
- Trump openly endorsed Cornyn’s GOP primary challenger.
- The conflict relates to internal Republican politics in Texas.
- Todd Blanche’s confirmation is delayed because of this disagreement.
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