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Cornyn and Tillis vow to block AG Blanche after confirming Garland

Tillis's opposition to Blanche is contrasted with his earlier praise for Merrick Garland.

Cornyn and Tillis vow to block AG Blanche after confirming Garland
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Jul 31, 2026
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John Cornyn and Thom Tillis say they may oppose Todd Blanche’s confirmation as attorney general, despite having supported Merrick Garland for the role. The article reports criticism of the senators and President Trump’s public support for Blanche.

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Thom Tillis R · NC · SEN
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Thom Tillis
R · NC · SEN

North Carolina senator threatening to oppose Todd Blanche's confirmation

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John Cornyn
R · TX · SEN

Texas senator threatening to oppose Todd Blanche's confirmation

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Todd Blanche
R · Attorney General

Acting attorney general and nominee for the permanent attorney general post

Former attorney general whose confirmation the senators previously supported

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who publicly backed Blanche and criticized Cornyn and Tillis

Former president who nominated Merrick Garland as attorney general

Mark Davis
I · FL

Columnist who criticized the senators' positions

Ken Paxton
R · TX

Former Texas attorney general who defeated Cornyn in the Republican primary

ALSO MENTIONED  Julie Kelly, Commentator who criticized Cornyn's earlier support for Garland; Matthew Boyle, Breitbart commentator who criticized Cornyn; Mike Howell, President of the Oversight Project and critic of Cornyn and Tillis

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Tillis and Cornyn Agree to Support Todd Blanche’s Confirmation

Outlets agree that Senator Thom Tillis and Senator John Cornyn conditioned their support for attorney general nominee Todd Blanche on Justice Department concessions, ultimately reaching a deal to advance his confirmation. Left-leaning outlets depict the senators as conceding to a deal that still protects Donald Trump. Center outlets focus on the legislative process, detailing how Blanche agreed to rescind a disputed fund to clear his committee vote. Right-leaning outlets, such as Fox News, highlight conservative backlash against the senators for threatening to block Blanche after supporting Merrick Garland.

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