President Donald Trump said he may temporarily withdraw Todd Blanche’s nomination to serve as attorney general, according to NPR. The comments indicate a possible pause in the confirmation process rather than a permanent end to Blanche’s candidacy.
The development comes amid growing opposition from Republican senators, with coverage describing a dispute over Blanche’s confirmation. Other reports characterized Trump as having no objection to withdrawing the nomination and suggested that pressure from senators had prompted a retreat from an expected confirmation vote.
A temporary withdrawal could give the administration and Senate Republicans additional time to address concerns surrounding the nomination. The reports did not indicate whether Blanche would later be renominated or identify the specific issues driving the senators’ resistance.