NPR
Trump says he 'may' pull Blanche AG nomination temporarily
Thursday, July 30, 2026
President Trump said on January 23, 2026 that he may temporarily withdraw the nomination of Pam Blanche for Attorney General. Two Republican senators stated they were withholding support for the nomination due to concerns about a Justice Department settlement agreement involving Trump. Trump did not specify a timeline or conditions for any potential withdrawal.
Original reporting: https://www.npr.org/2026/07/30/g-s1-135784/todd-blanche-attorney-general-trump