- Cornyn and Tillis have expressed opposition to Todd Blanche's nomination unless the DOJ modifies the IRS settlement that could provide legal immunity to Trump and his allies.
- The Senate Judiciary Committee is scheduled to vote on Blanche's nomination, with Democrats opposing him, meaning all Republican senators must support him for the nomination to advance.
- Cornyn criticized Blanche's team for not providing written proposals to modify the IRS settlement, stating, "I haven’t seen a single piece of writing that is responsive to what I’ve requested."
- Tillis mentioned he is in active discussions with the DOJ, stating, "They’re working on a draft right now," indicating ongoing negotiations regarding the IRS settlement.
- Cornyn has demanded the DOJ formally rescind the anti-weaponization fund and restrict the scope of the immunity agreement, which he claims could derail Blanche's confirmation.
- Blanche has stated that the anti-weaponization fund is "not moving forward," and a federal judge has paused it, complicating the situation for Trump.
- Despite the judge's ruling that the settlement agreement should have never been reached, the DOJ has not interpreted this as formally rescinding the agreement.
Senator John Cornyn and Senator Thom Tillis are pressing the Justice Department to modify an IRS settlement that grants legal immunity to Donald Trump and his family, jeopardizing Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general. Cornyn stated, "I haven’t seen a single piece of writing that is responsive to what I’ve requested."34
The Senate Judiciary Committee is set to vote on Blanche's nomination, with Democrats opposing him, meaning all Republican votes are crucial for his advancement. Cornyn and Tillis have indicated they may oppose Blanche unless the DOJ provides written modifications to the IRS settlement, which includes a $1.776 billion anti-weaponization fund intended for those who feel the judicial system has been weaponized against them.1256
Cornyn emphasized the need for the DOJ to formally rescind the fund, which Blanche previously claimed was "dead". Despite a federal judge pausing the fund and ruling against the settlement, the DOJ has maintained the immunity agreement. Cornyn criticized the DOJ, stating, "They know what they need to do but they simply refuse to do it."
As pressure mounts, Blanche's confirmation hangs in the balance, with the committee's vote scheduled for Thursday. If the DOJ does not act, Blanche's path to confirmation could be severely obstructed.
“Cornyn stated, 'I haven’t seen a single piece of writing that is responsive to what I’ve requested,' highlighting his concerns over the lack of communication from Blanche's team. The Senate Judiciary Committee is scheduled to vote on Blanche's nomination, requiring unanimous Republican support to advance amid Democratic opposition.”
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