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Todd Blanche’s Loyalty to Trump Is Putting His Attorney General Confirmation at Risk

First publishedJul 30, 19:27 UTC
Last updatedAug 1, 16:04 UTC · 20m ago
11 outletTexas Tribune33 outletsThe Hill, CBS News44 outletsCBS News, NBC News22 outletsNBC News, CBS News22 outletsThe Hill, CBS News33 outletsFox News Latest, CBS News, The Guardian US11 outletFox News Latest33 outletsThe Hill, NYT US11 outletThe Hill
Texas Tribune7Trump says he may pull Blanche’s attorney general nomination until Cornyn leaves officeOpen ↗The Hill7Cornyn, Tillis become fighting faces of quiet Republican concerns over BlancheOpen ↗The Hill7Senate 'YOLO Caucus' bucks Trump on Blanche: What to knowOpen ↗CBS News8Cornyn and Tillis meet with Blanche amid hold on attorney general nominationOpen ↗CBS News8Democratic, Republican strategists unpack stalled Blanche nomination, Michigan Senate race and moreOpen ↗CBS News8Trump says he might pull Todd Blanche's AG nomination until Cornyn and Tillis leave officeOpen ↗NBC News8Trump threatens to withdraw Blanche nominationOpen ↗CBS News8Trump suggests he may pause Blanche's confirmation amid GOP pushbackOpen ↗NBC News8Trump Weighs Pulling Todd Blanche Nomination Amid Vote DelayOpen ↗CBS News8Why Trump says he may pull his Todd Blanche attorney general nominationOpen ↗The Hill7Senate Republican warns Trump against delaying Blanche nomination: 'This place could be very different'Open ↗CBS News8Cornyn and Tillis react to Trump saying he may pull Blanche's attorney general nominationOpen ↗Fox News Latest6Trump unloads on Cornyn, ties AG nomination fight to bitter Texas primaryOpen ↗CBS News8Trump may pull Blanche attorney general nomination for now as key Republicans withhold supportOpen ↗The Guardian US8Trump defends $1.8bn slush fund that is holding up Todd Blanche confirmationOpen ↗Fox News Latest6Critics rage at rogue red-state senators for blocking Todd Blanche after backing Biden's pickOpen ↗The Hill7Trump: 'I don't really blame' Cornyn for holding up Blanche confirmationOpen ↗NYT US9Todd Blanche’s Loyalty to Trump Is Putting His Attorney General Confirmation at RiskOpen ↗NYT US9Trump Escalates Feud With Senate Over BlancheOpen ↗The Hill7Trump ups pressure on Senate GOP in Blanche fight, vows 'anti-weaponization' fund revivalOpen ↗
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Todd Blanche, the acting attorney general, during a cabinet meeting at Camp David on Friday.

Reported by 20 outlets — NYT US, The Guardian US, CBS News, NBC News, The Hill, and 2 more. See all sources ↓

Todd Blanche, the acting attorney general, is nominated to become the full attorney general but his confirmation is stalled. President Trump wants Blanche confirmed and defends a controversial $1.8 billion 'anti‑weaponization' fund that some Senate Republicans say must be ended first. Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis say they will block Blanche’s vote unless the Department of Justice formally cancels the fund. Trump has said he may withdraw the nomination until next year and that he does not blame Cornyn for the hold.

Why it matters

This fight shows how Trump’s loyalty to allies can affect government appointments and highlights tensions between the White House and Senate over spending and oversight.

In brief
Who is Todd Blanche?
He is the acting attorney general nominated to become the full attorney general of the United States.
Why are Senators Cornyn and Tillis blocking his confirmation?
They want the Department of Justice to cancel Trump’s $1.8 billion anti‑weaponization fund before they will vote for Blanche.
What has Trump said about the fund and the nomination?
Trump defends the fund, says he wishes it were not dead, and warned he could withdraw Blanche’s nomination until next year.
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Outlets differ in emphasis: some highlight Trump’s Truth Social post urging immediate approval, others focus on his threat to withdraw the nomination, and a few note his comments that he does not blame Cornyn for the block.

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    Trump’s Truth Social post calls for Blanche’s immediate approval.

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    The Guardian USTrump urges Senate to approve Blanche now
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    Trump warns he may withdraw Blanche’s nomination until next year.

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    CBS NewsTrump could pull nomination if not confirmed
    The HillTrump may keep Blanche in interim role
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    Trump says he does not blame Cornyn for blocking the nomination.

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    The HillTrump sees Cornyn’s move as retaliation for primary support
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    Blanche previously told Congress the fund was dead, contrary to Trump’s current stance.

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    CBS NewsBlanche said fund was dead earlier
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