Trump Open to Withdraw Blanche Nomination Amid GOP Resistance, Seeks Temporary Solution
President Donald Trump says he is open to temporarily withdrawing Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general due to GOP resistance, and would then re-nominate him afterwards.
President Donald Trump has stated that he is open to temporarily withdrawing Todd Blankenship's nomination as his nominee for attorney general amid resistance from two Republican senators, and would then renominate him after the opposition subsides. The move comes as some GOP lawmakers have expressed concerns about Blankenship's background and past controversies. Trump acknowledged that some of his fellow Republicans are opposed to Blankenship's selection, but said he is willing to listen to their concerns. A temporary withdrawal could potentially allow for a more unified Republican support for the nomination.