Trump Says He May Withdraw Todd Blanche AG Nomination
NBC and AP report President Trump threatened to pull Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination, with NBC saying it could be delayed until GOP holdouts leave office.
President Donald Trump threatened or said he may withdraw Todd Blanche's nomination for U.S. attorney general, NBC News reports, and AP News also reported the possibility. Both outlets indicate the White House is considering removing the nomination from the current confirmation process.
NBC News specifically reports that Trump said the nomination could be pulled until after certain Republican holdouts leave office, potentially postponing a confirmation fight, the outlet says. AP News’ live updates likewise relay that the president may withdraw the nomination, describing the development as a possibility rather than a completed action.
News outlets' reporting
NBC and AP independently reported that Trump indicated he might withdraw Blanche’s nomination. Both reports present the move as a potential decision by the president rather than a formal withdrawal already executed.
Timing reference in NBC report
NBC’s account includes a timing detail, saying the nomination could be held until some GOP holdouts leave office. The reports do not state that the nomination has been formally rescinded or that formal steps to withdraw it have been taken.
The immediate implications for the Justice Department nomination process and any Senate procedures remain unclear based on the cited reports. Key unknowns include whether the White House will follow through with a formal withdrawal and what, if any, timeline officials will set if they delay the nomination.
