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WATCH: GOP holdout rejects Trump threat as AG nominee standoff explodes
Sen. Thom Tillis rejected President Donald Trump's threat to withdraw Todd Blanche's acting Attorney General nomination, demanding the administration honor prior commitments to eliminate an anti-weaponization fund and rewrite audit immunity language. Tillis argued negotiations remain ongoing and stated Blanche's confirmation could still occur if the administration meets his conditions.
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