Trump unloads on Cornyn, ties AG nomination fight to bitter Texas primary

Former President Donald Trump accused Senator John Cornyn of Texas of blocking Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination over disagreements regarding an anti-weaponization fund and audit immunity provisions. Blanche's confirmation process has faced delays in the Senate Judiciary Committee. Trump and Cornyn have had previous disputes related to Texas primary elections. Cornyn has not publicly confirmed the specific reasons for any opposition to Blanche's nomination.

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