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Trump Signals Possible Withdrawal of Todd Blanche’s Attorney-General Nomination
7/30/2026, 8:33:06 PM
Potential Withdrawal of Todd Blanche’s Attorney General Nomination
President Donald Trump indicated that he may temporarily withdraw Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general and delay any further action until Republican senators John Cornyn of Texas and Thom Tillis of North Carolina leave office. Trump said he would keep Blanche in the role of acting attorney general in the meantime. The two senators are slated to depart from the Senate next year.
Context of the Nomination and Senate Demands
Todd Blanche, a former personal lawyer to Trump, has been serving as acting attorney general while his formal nomination proceeds through the Senate. Cornyn and Tillis have sought written assurances that a component of Trump’s lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service—specifically an “Anti-Weaponization Fund”—will be permanently ended. Their request ties directly to the broader legal strategy Trump is pursuing against the IRS.
Trump’s Position on the Nomination
He described Blanche as a “STAR” and reaffirmed his confidence in Blanche’s ability to serve as the nation’s top lawman.
Senate Timeline and Related Litigation
- John Cornyn and Thom Tillis are expected to leave the Senate next year.
- The senators’ demand for assurances concerns the termination of the “Anti-Weaponization Fund” linked to Trump’s IRS lawsuit.
Future of the Nomination
If Trump follows through on his stated intent, the nomination could be formally withdrawn and later re-submitted after the two senators’ departures. No further procedural steps have been announced, leaving the ultimate outcome of Blanche’s nomination uncertain.
