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Trump says he 'may' pull Blanche AG nomination temporarily

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The news comes as two key Republicans are withholding their support over concerns about the Justice Department's deal with President Trump.

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President Trump floated the possibility of temporarily pulling Todd Blanche’s nomination to serve as attorney general to circumvent the opposition of Sens. John Cornyn and Thom Tillis.

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Trump threatens to withdraw Blanche nomination

President Trump is threatening to withdraw the nomination of acting Attorney General Todd Blanche. It comes as two Republican senators are opposing his nomination. NBC News’ Kelly O’Donnell reports.

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