Trump says he might pull Blanche nomination for AG until GOP holdouts leave office

By: Ashley Murray

Outlets: DC Bureau (States Newsroom)

Published: July 30, 2026

Words: 676

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 6 days ago

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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened to pull acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination to lead the Justice Department until two Republican holdouts, Sens. Thom Tillis of North Carolina and John Cornyn of Texas, leave office.

“Todd Blanche is a STAR, and everyone knows it! He has the potential to go down as one of the Greatest Attorney Generals of All Time. However, John Cornyn, of Texas, and Thom Tillis, of North Carolina, both …

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