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SHOWDOWN: Trump Slams Cornyn For Delaying Todd Blanche AG Confirmation Over Weaponization Fund – Tillis Jumps in And Attacks Trump

Jul 31, 2026Far Right

President Trump on Friday slammed RINO Senator John Cornyn for delaying Todd Blanche's confirmation for Attorney General over the defunct weaponization fund. The post SHOWDOWN: Trump Slams Cornyn For Delaying Todd Blanche AG Confirmation Over Weaponization Fund – Tillis Jumps in And Attacks Trump appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.

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