Blanche nomination at risk of delay as Sen. Cornyn seeks assurances on Trump-IRS settlement
Summary
A key Republican senator, John Cornyn, is delaying the vote on Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general. Cornyn wants more written assurances from the Justice Department about a settlement that protects President Donald Trump and his family from certain tax audits. This delay could block the Senate Judiciary Committee from moving Blanche's nomination forward.Key Facts
- Todd Blanche is nominated for attorney general and is currently acting in that role.
- Senator John Cornyn is a significant Republican vote who has paused his support due to concerns about a Trump-related IRS settlement.
- The settlement protects President Trump and his family from some tax audits.
- Cornyn canceled a scheduled meeting with Blanche over these concerns.
- Another Republican senator, Thom Tillis, supports Cornyn’s position.
- The Senate Judiciary Committee planned to vote on Blanche’s nomination on Thursday.
- If even one Republican opposes, the nomination could fail to advance.
- Blanche replaced Pam Bondi, who was fired in April.
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