1 of 1
Story summary
- Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) reiterates he will not support any AG nominee who excuses January 6 Capitol riot.
- The stance follows U.S. President Donald Trump's dismissal of Pam Bondi, leaving Todd Blanche interim attorney general.
- Tillis previously blocked Ed Martin's nomination for U.S. attorney because Martin defended January 6 defendants.
- Trump is considering EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, while Blanche's confirmation may face Senate Democrats.
