Key facts
- President Trump called Senator Thom Tillis a "loser".
- Senator Tillis threatened to withhold support for Todd Blanche's nomination.
- Tillis's support is conditional on Blanche condemning the January 6th Capitol attacks.
- Trump made the remarks to reporters on Friday.
- Todd Blanche is reportedly developing "roadblocks" to shield Trump.
President Trump referred to Senator Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) as a "loser" on Friday when questioned about the lawmaker's stance on the nomination of acting Attorney General Todd Blanche. Tillis had indicated he would not support Blanche's confirmation unless Blanche explicitly condemned the January 6, 2021, attacks on the U.S. Capitol. Trump made these remarks to reporters, suggesting Tillis's political standing was weak, stating, "He didn't run because I wouldn't support him." In a separate development, the DOJ urged judges to reject efforts to block its $1.7 billion "anti-weaponization fund," arguing the cases are moot because of Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's assertions that the fund is not going forward. Todd Blanche stated that he is developing "roadblocks" intended to shield Donald Trump, though the specific nature of these was not detailed.