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Trump threatens to pull Todd Blanche’s AG nomination until after GOP holdouts leave office

Jul 30, 2026Center Left

President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened to withdraw Todd Blanche’s nomination to be attorney general until two Republican senators who have expressed concerns about Blanche leave office in January.

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