Trump Threatens to Pull Blanche Nomination Over Cornyn, Tillis Votes
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Trump Threatens to Pull Blanche Nomination Over Cornyn, Tillis Votes

Trump warns he may temporarily withdraw acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's nomination unless Republican Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis reverse course and support the pick.

Richard Miniter
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First Published: July 30, 2026, 7:32 AM ET

WASHINGTON D.C. — Donald J. Trump threatened to withdraw the attorney general nomination of Todd Blanche, blaming two Republican senators for blocking a confirmation vote.