President Donald Trump has communicated with Republican Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis regarding their votes on his nominee for attorney general, Todd Blanche. In a post on Truth Social, Trump warned the senators that if they do not support Blanche's confirmation, he would continue to keep him as acting attorney general and advocate for the Anti-Weaponization Bill, which has been a point of contention for the senators.
Blanche, who is currently the acting attorney general, has faced opposition from Cornyn and Tillis, who are seeking written assurances that a controversial compensation fund for Trump allies is not being considered. The senators indicated that they believe Blanche would provide such assurances if not hindered by higher authorities in the White House.
The confirmation vote for Blanche has been postponed, with Trump acknowledging that it may not occur until after the upcoming midterm elections. This situation complicates matters for Cornyn and Tillis, as they are both set to leave office in January and are not participating in the elections.
Blanche's previous role as Trump's personal attorney during the hush money trial has raised concerns regarding his independence as attorney general. The Daily Beast has reached out for comments from the senators and the White House regarding the ongoing situation.