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Trump’s AG Pick in Political Crossfire | Charleston News
Trump’s throwing down the gauntlet on his AG pick, Todd Blanche, demanding GOP Senators Tillis and Cornyn step aside—or else. The feud? Blanche’s star power vs. senators’ push for written DOJ guarantees on the Trump-IRS settlement. A Senate Judiciary meeting was even canceled over the standoff. Trump’s framing it as a loyalty test, even invoking Cornyn and Tillis’ past vote for Biden’s Garland. Cornyn’s now leaning toward blocking Blanche, leaving the nomination in limbo—with Blanche possibly stepping in as Acting AG. This chess match is a raw window into today’s political theater. Listen in…
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