Cornyn, Tillis back Blanche for attorney general after deal on DOJ fund
GOP Sens. John Cornyn of Texas and Thom Tillis of North Carolina formally announced their support on Monday for Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general.
Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis of the Republican party have formally endorsed Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general after securing a deal to terminate the controversial anti-weaponization fund and clarify the scope of a tax immunity agreement. In a joint statement, the senators expressed their satisfaction with the Department of Justice's formal termination of the anti-weaponization fund and the acknowledgment of the audit settlement's limited scope.
A Justice Department spokesperson confirmed that Acting Attorney General Blanche signed an order on August 2nd rescinding the May 18th order establishing the fund, stating that the order applies only to plaintiffs and defendants and is retroactive. Blanche's support from Cornyn and Tillis clears a significant hurdle for his nomination to the full Senate, with the Senate Judiciary Committee expected to vote on his confirmation to the position next Tuesday.
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