The dispute centers on a $1.8 billion program intended to settle a lawsuit regarding Trump’s tax records, which critics dismiss as a slush fund for allies involved in the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack. Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis have refused to advance Blanche’s nomination until the Justice Department provides written guarantees that the fund will never be implemented. While Blanche has verbally assured lawmakers the program is defunct, he has stopped short of formalizing that commitment in writing, fueling skepticism among Republican holdouts.
Trump openly criticized Cornyn during a cabinet meeting, suggesting the senator’s opposition is motivated by a personal grudge over a recent primary endorsement. Despite the public friction, Trump urged the Senate to confirm Blanche, warning that they would not find a more suitable candidate. The delay remains a point of contention for Tillis, who noted that Trump’s own social media activity recently implied the fund was still under consideration. Even if the nomination remains stalled, Blanche can continue serving as acting attorney general throughout the remainder of the presidential term, provided the Senate does not formally reject his candidacy.
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