Analysis
What the official said
“I have no objection to temporarily withdrawing Todd's name, if they do not do the right thing, and putting him back after Cornyn and Tillis are out of office.”
Claimant: Donald J. Trump President
Agency or office: The White House
Context
Reported by CBS News (July 30, 2026) quoting a Truth Social post from President Trump; Blanche's nomination had been paused after objections from GOP Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis related to commitments about the Justice Department's "anti-weaponization fund."
Evidence
CBS News published an article quoting President Trump's Truth Social post in which he said he had "no objection" to temporarily withdrawing Blanche's nomination and re-submitting it after Cornyn and Tillis leave office. The claim is a direct report of the president's words and is supported by the cited source.