Trump Threatens to Keep Blanche as Acting Attorney General Amid Senate Standoff
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Trump Threatens to Keep Blanche as Acting Attorney General Amid Senate Standoff

Trump vows to retain Todd Blanche as Acting Attorney General and revive an Anti-Weaponization Bill if Senators Cornyn and Tillis block the nomination.

Richard Miniter
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First Published: August 1, 2026, 3:45 AM ET

WASHINGTON D.C. — Donald J. Trump threatened to keep Todd Blanche as Acting Attorney General and revive an anti-weaponization measure if two Republican senators block Blanche’s confirmation to lead the Justice Department.