He is the acting attorney general and President Trump's nominee for the permanent role.

Why are Cornyn and Tillis opposing Blanche?

They have concerns about the Justice Department's deal with President Trump and his protection from the IRS.

What does Trump say he might do?

He says he may temporarily withdraw the nomination until the two senators leave office.

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Trump Says He May Drop Blanche’s Attorney General Nomination, for Now

First publishedJul 29, 20:57 UTC

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Answer

Todd Blanche testifying at his confirmation hearing earlier this month.

Reported by 36 outlets — NYT Politics, NYT Home, Washington Post Politics, CBS News, NBC News, and 11 more. See all sources ↓

President Trump said he might temporarily withdraw his nomination of Todd Blanche to be attorney general. He said he would do this until two Republican senators, John Cornyn and Thom Tillis, leave office. Those senators have said they will not support Blanche's confirmation. The nomination is currently on hold in the Senate.

Why it matters

The attorney general leads the Justice Department, which enforces federal law and oversees investigations. A delay or change in this nomination can affect how the department works and its independence.

In brief

Who is Todd Blanche?: He is the acting attorney general and President Trump's nominee for the permanent role.
Why are Cornyn and Tillis opposing Blanche?: They have concerns about the Justice Department's deal with President Trump and his protection from the IRS.
What does Trump say he might do?: He says he may temporarily withdraw the nomination until the two senators leave office.

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Outlets differ in emphasis: some focus on Trump's threat to withdraw the nomination, others highlight the senators' opposition and their reasons, some note the lame-duck status of the senators, and a few provide analysis from political strategists.

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Trump's threat to temporarily withdraw the nomination
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NYT PoliticsJul 30, 16:34Focuses on Trump's statement about pulling nomination
NBC NewsJul 30, 22:47Reports Trump's threat to withdraw nomination
The Guardian USJul 30, 15:49Highlights Trump's temporary shelving of bid
NPR PoliticsJul 30, 16:30Notes Trump may pull nomination temporarily
CBS NewsJul 30, 23:46Covers Trump's suggestion to pause nomination
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Senators' opposition and reasons (IRS protection, Trump deal)
Sources4
TypeAngle
NYT PoliticsJul 30, 16:34Emphasizes IRS protection as central issue
NPR PoliticsJul 30, 16:30Mentions concerns about Justice Department deal
NBC NewsJul 30, 22:47Points to senators' worries about Trump's deal
CBS NewsJul 30, 23:46Notes senators' concerns over IRS protection
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Scouting report
Lame-duck status of Cornyn and Tillis
Sources3
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Washington Post PoliticsJul 30, 15:16Highlights senators leaving Senate after this year
CBS NewsJul 30, 23:46Strategists piece notes senators are retiring
NBC NewsJul 30, 22:47References senators' imminent departure
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4Angle
Scouting report
Analysis from political strategists on implications
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CBS NewsJul 30, 23:46Strategists unpack stall and broader politics
NBC NewsJul 30, 22:47Provides expert analysis on nomination delay

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