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Trump says he may pull Blanche’s attorney general nomination, looking to avoid concessions

Jul 30, 2026, 8:29 AM | Updated: 1:48 pm

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche attends a congressional tribute to the late Sen. Lindsey Graha...

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche attends a congressional tribute to the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol, Tuesday, July 28, 2026, in Washington. (Win McNamee/Pool via AP)
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Thursday he may pull acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general, looking to avoid concessions to holdout Republicans.

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Trump says he may pull Blanche’s attorney general nomination, looking to avoid concessions