Republican holdouts say they will back Todd Blanche for attorney general
Move comes after Blanche gives senators written assurance he will drop Trump’s $1.8bn anti-weaponization fund
TL;DR
- Republican Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis will advance Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general.
- Their support was contingent on Blanche formally terminating a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization fund" for Trump's allies.
- The written agreement also clarifies that Trump will not receive indefinite protection from tax audits.
- This fund and audit protection were central to the senators' objections.
- Trump had previously defended the fund and threatened to push for it if Blanche's nomination was blocked.