Trump doubles down on revenge as DOJ nomination fight stalls
TL;DR
President Donald Trump signaled that he would rather withdraw and refile Todd Blanche’s nomination to lead the Justice Department than bend to Senate Republicans John Cornyn and Thom Tillis over a controversial May settlement with the IRS, keeping Blanche as acting AG while demanding broader concessions; the move underscores Trump’s willingness to sacrifice his nominees to thwart critics and raises questions about checks and balances as lawmakers weigh potential deals after the midterms.
- Faced with Blanche dilemma, Trump chooses revenge Politico
- Opinion | There Are So Many Reasons to Reject Todd Blanche. Here’s Another One. The New York Times
- Trump considers pulling Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination as senators hold out BBC
- Cornyn, Tillis become fighting faces of quiet Republican concerns over Blanche The Hill
- Trump blanches on Blanche USA Today
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