Fetterman: Trump has ‘zero leverage’ over lame-duck GOP senators
Summary
Senator John Fetterman said that President Trump does not have much power over some Republican senators who are leaving office. Three Republican senators — Thom Tillis, Bill Cassidy, and John Cornyn — are doubtful about confirming Todd Blanche as the permanent head of the Justice Department.Key Facts
- Senator John Fetterman is a Democrat from Pennsylvania.
- President Donald Trump is trying to make Todd Blanche the permanent Attorney General.
- Todd Blanche is currently the acting head of the Justice Department.
- Senators Thom Tillis (North Carolina), Bill Cassidy (Louisiana), and John Cornyn (Texas) are Republican and soon leaving office.
- These three senators have expressed doubts about confirming Todd Blanche’s nomination.
- Fetterman said this shows President Trump has little control over some GOP senators during this "lame-duck" period (when senators are finishing their terms).
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