- Tomorrow’s markup is postponed as work continues to secure sufficient support in committee to favorably report Attorney General-nominee Todd Blanche, who is highly qualified for the job.
GOP senators have delayed Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general as they seek further assurances regarding the settlement of former President Donald Trump's lawsuit against the IRS.
Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis expressed concerns over the 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' and the scope of tax immunity in the settlement.
Cornyn stated, “the ball is in Blanche’s court” and accused the Justice Department of “stonewalling” on the issue.
The markup was postponed to allow for further discussions to secure sufficient committee support for Blanche, who is considered highly qualified for the position.
The senators are particularly focused on obtaining written assurances from the Department of Justice that the ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’ is no longer active and that the tax immunity deal only pertains to existing audits, not future tax filings.
This delay highlights the ongoing tensions within the GOP regarding Trump's legal issues and their implications for the party's agenda moving forward.
“The markup for Todd Blanche's nomination has been postponed as GOP senators work to secure sufficient support in committee. Blanche is noted as highly qualified for the attorney general position, but ongoing negotiations are necessary to move forward.”
The Guardian
