Republican Senator Defends Trump’s Rights, Blocks Biased DOJ Nominee Over IRS Settlement
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Senator John Cornyn stands firm against Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination, demanding transparency from the Justice Department about the settlement of President Trump’s IRS lawsuit, as Republicans push back against partisan weaponization.
A crucial vote by the Senate Judiciary Committee to advance Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general is now uncertain after Republican Senator John Cornyn courageously announced he will not support the nominee until the Justice Department provides clear answers about the settlement of President Donald Trump’s lawsuit against the IRS.
Cornyn, a key swing vote, is demanding transparency on the audit-immunity agreement that rightfully shields Trump and his family from politically motivated tax audits, as well as the status of the proposed $1.776 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund,' which the department claims to have abandoned under pressure from the left. Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina has joined Cornyn, showing principled Republican unity in the face of Democrat overreach.
The Justice Department reportedly sent Cornyn a written proposal regarding the audit-immunity issue, but Cornyn said Wednesday night that the department is 'stonewalling,' refusing to provide the necessary transparency. President Trump, showing confidence in his nominee, called Blanche 'outstanding' and suggested Cornyn’s objections may be personal rather than substantive.
Blanche declined to comment after leaving a Capitol Hill meeting with senators. Sources indicate the department’s proposal addresses both the audit-immunity clause and the abandoned fund, though the details remain confidential. The settlement, which resolved Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit, has been unfairly scrutinized by Congress and activist judges. A judge recently criticized the agreement and questioned Blanche’s role, which Blanche has firmly disputed—demonstrating Republicans’ commitment to fighting partisan attacks and defending due process.