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By the Patriot Watch Desk
Published July 31, 2026 at 8:37 AM ET · Updated August 1, 2026 at 6:05 PM ET

Trump vows Blanche will stay on as acting attorney general and pledges to pass the anti-weaponization bill

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What we know

Trump stated that Blanche will remain as acting Attorney General despite opposition from Cornyn and Tillis. Trump pledged to push for an anti-weaponization bill, saying he will get it done.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 1 d ago, when Newsmax reported it. Coverage has since grown to 3 independent outlets. The most recent report came 2 hr ago from The Gateway Pundit. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.

Conservative & independent coverage (3)

The Gateway Pundit 2 hr ago
Trump Says Blanche Will Remain Acting AG and Anti-Weaponization Bill Will Prevail Despite Cornyn and Tillis: “I Will Get it Done”
Just the News 23 hr ago
Trump says he will push for ‘anti-weaponization bill’ if he can’t get Blanche confirmed as AG
Newsmax 1 d ago
Trump Rips Cornyn Over Blanche Blockade - Newsmax

Coverage timeline

Jul 31, 8:37 AM ET
1 d ago
Newsmax
Trump Rips Cornyn Over Blanche Blockade - Newsmax
Jul 31, 8:00 PM ET
23 hr ago
Just the News
Trump says he will push for ‘anti-weaponization bill’ if he can’t get Blanche confirmed as AG
Aug 1, 4:20 PM ET
2 hr ago
The Gateway Pundit
Trump Says Blanche Will Remain Acting AG and Anti-Weaponization Bill Will Prevail Despite Cornyn and Tillis: “I Will Get it Done”
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