Cornyn says there’s no deal on Blanche attorney general nomination: ‘They know what they have to do’
Cornyn wants the Justice Department to rewrite the deal in writing before he backs Todd Blanche, as the settlement includes $1.8 billion in reserves.
- Texas Republican Senator John Cornyn is withholding support for Attorney General Todd Blanche's confirmation until the Justice Department formally modifies the $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund settlement in writing. Cornyn demands written guarantees before the scheduled Thursday committee vote.
- The settlement, which granted immunity to President Donald Trump and his organization, created an enforceable $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund in May. Blanche testified the fund is "dead", but Cornyn argues the legal contract requires formal written amendment to prevent revival.
- Cornyn plans to meet with Blanche on Wednesday morning before Thursday's Senate Judiciary Committee vote. As a lame duck, Cornyn holds significant leverage in the closely divided committee where Blanche needs every Republican vote to advance.
- Senator Thom Tillis told CNN on Tuesday that talks with the Justice Department about killing the fund are "going pretty well." The White House may decide a written clarification is necessary to secure Blanche's confirmation.
- Critics previously raised concerns that the fund could compensate those convicted for the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. The standoff reflects broader tensions within the Republican Party over the Justice Department's direction and accountability.
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Senator Cornyn Reluctant to Support Trump's AG Pick
Senator John Cornyn from Texas has expressed hesitation in endorsing Todd Blanche as the U.S. attorney general. His concerns center on ongoing issues related to a settlement agreement with the Department of Justice. The post Senator Cornyn Reluctant to Support Trump’s AG Pick appeared first on News Addicts.
Outgoing 'RINO' Senator Refuses To Back Trump's AG Nominee
Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) has declined to commit support for the confirmation of Todd Blanche as U.S. attorney general, citing unresolved issues with a settlement agreement between the Department of Justice and President Donald Trump involving a planned “weaponization fund” aimed at providing restitution to victims of politically-motivated prosecutions under former President Joe Biden. Blanche, who previously served as Trump’s personal attorney…
Cornyn: There's "No Deal" On Blanche's Nomination
The Hill reports: Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) said Tuesday there is still not a deal with the Trump administration that would pave the way for him to vote for Todd Blanche’s nomination to serve as attorney general, which could result in Blanche getting stuck in the Senate Judiciary Committee. “Fake news alert: there is no ‘deal’ on Blanche nom. They know what they have to do,” Cornyn posted on social platform X. The Judiciary Committee is schedul…
Cornyn says there's no deal on Blanche attorney general nomination: 'They know what they have to do'
Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) said Tuesday there is still not a deal with the Trump administration that would pave the way for him to vote for Todd Blanche’s nomination to serve as attorney general, which could result in Blanche getting stuck in the Senate Judiciary Committee. “Fake news alert: there is no ‘deal’ on Blanche [...]
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