Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=2pjVPEmw2s0 Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Trump May Withdraw Nomination: AG Pick in Senate Dispute [0tdYSLNG8DV] Health Updated on August 09, 2026 EDT — Published on August 09, 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. smOgFb3dv0g KpxEZJMorUb a4iFF3yk38I b42yEd3fMDl BRQfqQ2vGlt mifVuD1jflN g2Qn9jSczU8 Gxn9VIRv987
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. smOgFb3dv0g KpxEZJMorUb a4iFF3yk38I b42yEd3fMDl BRQfqQ2vGlt mifVuD1jflN g2Qn9jSczU8 Gxn9VIRv987