A Senate committee delayed a planned vote on Todd Blanche’s nomination to become attorney general after two Republican senators said they were not yet prepared to back him. The move slowed a key step in the confirmation process and created an unusual obstacle for President Donald Trump’s pick.
According to the report, Sens. John Cornyn of Texas and Thom Tillis of North Carolina told reporters they were still not ready to support Blanche. Their hesitation set up a standoff involving the Trump administration and Republican holdouts on the committee.
The postponement stands out because nominees backed by a president from the same party often move through committee more smoothly. In this case, the delay signaled internal resistance and handed Trump a rare setback as he tries to advance a high-profile Cabinet-level nominee.
For now, Blanche’s path to the attorney general post remains open, but the timing of the next committee vote is now uncertain. Much will depend on whether the administration can win over the senators who are withholding support.
