Todd Blanche's Attorney General Nomination Faces Uncertainty as Cornyn Questions Trump-IRS Settlement
The nomination of Todd Blanche for attorney general is at risk after Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) canceled a meeting with the nominee, citing unresolved concerns about provisions in President Donald Trump’s lawsuit settlement against the IRS. The controversial provision grants immunity from audits and enforcement actions related to tax returns filed before the agreement was reached. Cornyn emphasized that he needs written assurances from the Department of Justice clarifying these protections do not extend beyond what Blanche stated during his confirmation hearing, including limiting them to Trump-related entities and avoiding prospective audit exemptions. With every Democrat expected to oppose Blanche’s nomination, Cornyn or another Republican vote against him could block advancement to the full Senate. The Judiciary Committee is scheduled to vote on Thursday whether to send Blanche's nomination forward. Cornyn indicated he would not support it unless his concerns are addressed soon.
Topics: attorney general nomination IRS settlement Senate Judiciary Committee Todd Blanche