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Tillis Rejects AG Nominees Who Excuse January 6 Riot

4/4/2026

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  • 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.