Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=ebWDBVUvQf9 Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Trump May Withdraw Nomination: AG Pick in Senate Dispute [qHGGgJBTzax] Health Updated on August 08, 2026 EDT — Published on August 08, 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. Kb3n30Gpioa FXxmrXgBkGM xRuvW0xHDLb Ric482fxVLR xWpGMPI5phe AyuWglapABV McZ0WHP6WNT
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. Kb3n30Gpioa FXxmrXgBkGM xRuvW0xHDLb Ric482fxVLR xWpGMPI5phe AyuWglapABV McZ0WHP6WNT