Trump Floats Pulling Todd Blanche’s Nomination Until Cornyn And Tillis Leave Senate The standoff between President Donald Trump and Senate Republicans John Cornyn and Thom Tillis over the nomination of Todd Blanche to be attorney general has all the hallmarks of a high stakes game of legislative chicken.
At its core, Trump's suggestion that he could temporarily withdraw Blanche's nomination until Cornyn and Tillis leave office is a brazen attempt to strong arm his opponents into submission.
Trump's move is not just about politics; it's also a desperate attempt by him to salvage his own legacy and protect himself from future accountability.