Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://gographicsoutput.com/video/GcwsB4TjLPa.html Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Trump May Withdraw Nomination: AG Pick in Senate Dispute [PTC3q8MDgvC] Health Updated on August 12, 2026 EDT — Published on August 12, 2026 EDT President Donald Trump says he may withdraw Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general rather than accept demands from two Republican senators seeking additional assurances before supporting his confirmation. Trump praised his former personal attorney as "a star" and said he would instead keep Blanche serving as acting attorney general until the senators leave office next year if an agreement cannot be reached. The dispute centers on Republican requests for written guarantees regarding how the Justice Department would manage a fund created to settle Trump's lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service. The standoff could delay Senate consideration of Blanche's nomination. 7AgnXcoEKfi KaRMf4Z14Hz 7lxaw7yaBTi 7TiA4xxSKIR NI5q0mPHUNT 9JAjhP51F6T
President Donald Trump says he may withdraw Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general rather than accept demands from two Republican senators seeking additional assurances before supporting his confirmation. Trump praised his former personal attorney as "a star" and said he would instead keep Blanche serving as acting attorney general until the senators leave office next year if an agreement cannot be reached. The dispute centers on Republican requests for written guarantees regarding how the Justice Department would manage a fund created to settle Trump's lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service. The standoff could delay Senate consideration of Blanche's nomination. 7AgnXcoEKfi KaRMf4Z14Hz 7lxaw7yaBTi 7TiA4xxSKIR NI5q0mPHUNT 9JAjhP51F6T