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Trump considers withdrawing Todd Blanche's nomination for Attorney General
President Donald Trump indicated he may temporarily withdraw Todd Blanche's nomination for Attorney General due to opposition from two Republican senators. Blanche would continue to serve as acting Attorney General, with the possibility of being renominated after the senators leave office.
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The confirmation of the nation's top law enforcement official is currently stalled in the Senate, impacting the leadership of the Department of Justice and the status of a $1.8 billion compensation fund.
Key Facts
- President Trump stated he may temporarily withdraw Todd Blanche's nomination for Attorney General.
- Todd Blanche will continue to serve as acting Attorney General.
- Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis have opposed the advancement of Blanche's nomination.
- A Senate committee vote on the nomination scheduled for Thursday was cancelled.
- Lawmakers are demanding written assurances that a $1.8 billion compensation fund will not be revived.
- Lawmakers are seeking limits on an IRS settlement that protects the Trump family from certain tax audits.
- The $1.8 billion fund was originally intended to compensate individuals who believe they were wrongfully targeted by the government.
- Concerns were raised that the $1.8 billion fund could be used to compensate allies of Trump or individuals convicted of assaulting police during the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack.
Who's Mentioned
personDonald Trump“President of the United States”personJohn Cornyn“Republican Senator from Texas”personTodd Blanche“Nominee for Attorney General and current acting Attorney General”organizationU.S. Senate“Legislative body responsible for confirmation”personThom Tillis“Republican Senator from North Carolina”