Trump: Cornyn Making Blanche 'Pawn' Because He's Angry over Paxton Endorsement

President Donald Trump said Friday that Senator John Cornyn is delaying Todd Blanche's confirmation as attorney general due to disagreement over Trump's endorsement of Ken Paxton in Texas's Republican U.S. Senate primary. Trump made the statement to reporters without providing evidence for the claim. Blanche's confirmation vote had not been scheduled as of Friday.

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