Trump Considers Temporarily Withdrawing Todd Blanche's AG Nomination Amid GOP Opposition
Donald Trump has stated he may temporarily withdraw his nomination of Todd Blanche for Attorney General due to growing opposition from Republican senators. The move comes as some Republicans are holding out over a weaponization fund, prompting Trump to consider pulling the nomination rather than conceding.
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Trump Says He May Drop Blanche’s Attorney General Nomination, for Now
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US president’s former lawyer has been struggling to persuade some Republican senators to back his nomination Donald Trump has threatened to “temporarily” shelve a bid to permanently install his former personal lawyer Todd Blanche as US attorney general amid resistance in US Congress. Blanche, currently serving as acting attorney general, has been struggling to persuade a handful of Republican senators to back his nomination for the role. Continue reading...
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US President Donald Trump says he is considering withdrawing Todd Blanche's nomination to be attorney general, as his confirmation appears to be stalled in the Senate.
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