Archive · 31 Jul 2026
Trump Threatens to Withdraw Blanche Amid GOP Opposition
President Trump said he might pull Todd Blanche from the job of Attorney General if two senators keep blocking him.
Trump thinks Blanche is a great choice and wants him to stay in the role.
The senators, John Cornyn from Texas and Thom Tillis from North Carolina, are worried about a tax deal involving Trump.
Trump said he would put Blanche back after the senators leave office.
The senators say other Republicans also have concerns about Blanche.
President Donald Trump threatened to temporarily withdraw Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination.
Trump praised Blanche as a "STAR" and said he could become one of the greatest AGs.
Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis have blocked Blanche's confirmation, citing concerns over a tax settlement.
Trump said he would withdraw Blanche's name if the senators did not change their position, planning to reinstate him after they leave office.
Cornyn rejected Trump’s claim that only the two senators opposed Blanche, noting other Republicans also had reservations.
- Who
- Donald Trump, Todd Blanche, John Cornyn, Thom Tillis
- What
- Trump threatens to temporarily withdraw Blanche's AG nomination
- When
- July 30, 2024
- Where
- US Senate, Texas, North Carolina
- Why
- Senators blocking confirmation over tax settlement concerns
- Nominee
- Todd Blanche
- President
- Donald Trump
- Blocking Senators
- John Cornyn, Thom Tillis
- Withdrawal Threat
- Yes
- Post Date
- July 30, 2024