Tillis says Blanche won't be confirmed as AG amid Trump fund fight
Summary
Senator Thom Tillis said that Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche will not be confirmed next week because of President Trump’s recent statements about a fund for people the President calls political victims. Tillis said the disagreement over this fund is causing tension between the White House and some Senate Republicans.Key Facts
- Senator Thom Tillis made the statement on Saturday morning.
- President Trump has spoken about an "anti-weaponization" fund related to political persecution.
- Tillis says President Trump wants to restart or create a similar fund despite earlier claims it was ended.
- The fund is controversial and opposed by many Senate Republicans.
- Todd Blanche is the nominee for Attorney General.
- Tillis believes Blanche is qualified but may not be confirmed because of this issue.
- The White House did not immediately respond to Tillis’s comments.
- The situation is ongoing and still developing.
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