Key GOP Senators Skeptical as Trump Eyes Blanche for AG

About this episode

The episode discusses the challenges Todd Blanche faces as Trump considers him for attorney general and the potential impact of Pam Bondi's actions on his nomination.

Todd Blanche is facing new hurdles as the president prepares to nominate him for attorney general. Did Pam Bondi just hurt his chances? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Laura Coates

Topics covered

• Trump nomination
• attorney general
• GOP skepticism
• political hurdles
• Pam Bondi

Keywords

• Todd Blanche
• attorney general
• Trump
• Pam Bondi
• GOP
• nomination
• politics

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Organizations: CNN Podcasts, GOP, Trump

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