Key facts
- Senator Thom Tillis expressed a "positive predisposition" toward the nomination of Todd Blanche as Attorney General.
- Tillis, a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, met with Blanche and discussed his vision for the Justice Department.
- The North Carolina Republican cited Blanche's competence as an attorney.
- Tillis indicated that concerns about the Justice Department's independence, particularly regarding a "$1.776 billion fund," could influence his confirmation vote.
- Confirmation hearings for Blanche are scheduled for July 15 and 16.
Senator Thom Tillis has indicated a "positive predisposition" toward the confirmation of Todd Blanche, President Trump's nominee for Attorney General. Tillis, a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, shared his views on CNN's "State of the Union," stating that while he finds Blanche to be a "very competent attorney," his final vote could be influenced by assurances of the Justice Department's independence.