Trump threatens to pull Todd Blanche’s AG nomination until after GOP holdouts leave office
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Trump says he could pull Blanche's attorney general nomination until GOP holdouts leave.
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In a post on social media, President Trump threatened to pull acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's nomination to serve permanently in the role until two Senate Republicans who are withholding their support leave office next year.
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NBC News' Julie Tsirkin reports from Capitol Hill on why the senators oppose advancing Blanche's nomination to the full Senate.
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Trump says he may pull Blanche nomination for attorney general until Cornyn and Tillis leave office.
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President Trump said Thursday that he may pull his nomination of Todd Blanche for attorney general until Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis leave office.
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CBS News' Taurean Small has more.
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Trump says he ‘may' pull Blanche AG nomination temporarily
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Trump threatens to pull Todd Blanche's AG nomination until after GOP holdouts leave office NBC NewsScorned senators force retreat on Blanche confirmation vote The HillTrump Says He May Drop Blanche's Attorney General Nomination, for Now
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**Summary:** President Trump threatened to withdraw acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's nomination for permanent position until two Senate Republicans who are withholding their support leave office. This move escalated a standoff over the confirmation of Trump's nominee. **Why It Matters:** The threat highlights ongoing political tensions within the Republican Party and underscores how disagreements among
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