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Trump reveals plan to keep Todd Blanche — even if lame duck GOP senators refuse to confirm nomination

Aug 1, 2026Right

President Trump threatened to keep Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche in his position if lame duck Republicans don’t confirm his nomination in the Senate.

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Trump vows to keep Todd Blanche as acting attorney general and revive the $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund if John Cornyn and Thom Tillis block him.

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Trump blasts Cornyn over Todd Blanche nomination, suggests opposition is payback

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Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) has drawn the ire of President Donald Trump for joining with Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) to block acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination…

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