Trump Pushes Blanche Amid Senate Gridlock | Salt Lake City News

Salt Lake City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 1, 2026 · 1m

Trump is escalating pressure on two GOP senators to confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general, blaming Cornyn and Tillis for blocking his nomination over campaign support — even suggesting he might withdraw Blanche’s name until they’re gone. He lauds Blanche as a “voice of reason” and pushes his “Anti-Weaponization Bill,” claiming the justice system has been weaponized against conservatives. With no Senate vote yet, the political standoff underscores deeper tensions in confirming key appointments amid Trump’s public pushback. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…