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President Trump downplayed concerns that Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) might delay the Senate confirmation of acting Attorney General Todd Blanche. Speaking on Wednesday, Trump stated he had not heard of any problem and believed the nomination process was proceeding 'quite nicely.' The remarks come amid reports of potential Republican hold-ups in the Senate, but Trump expressed confidence in Blanche's progress. The article highlights the ongoing dynamics between the White House and Senate Republicans over key nominations.
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President Trump on Wednesday brushed aside concerns that Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) could delay acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's nomination in the Senate, stating that he understands the process is proceeding "quite nicely."
"I don't know what it is, but I haven't heard that there's a problem. I've heard he's going through quite nicely," Trump said.
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