Republican Senator Flexes After Winning Bout Against Donald Trump
Senator Thom Tillis, a North Carolina Republican not seeking re-election, stated he would not support any attorney general nominee who downplays or excuses the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack, marking a public break with former President Donald Trump. Tillis, a member of the Judiciary Committee, previously opposed a Federal Reserve nomination over a Justice Department investigation into Chair Jerome Powell, which has since been dropped. His stance highlights rare but growing Republican dissent, particularly among lawmakers leaving office.
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By Mandy TaheriPolitics and Culture ReporterShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.Senator Thom Tillis said he would not support any nominee for attorney general who excuses the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, drawing another line against the Trump administration after the North Carolina Republican helped stall a Federal Reserve nomination over a Justice Department investigation involving Chair Jerome Powell.The vacancy at the top of the DOJ comes after Attorney General Pam Bondi was ousted by President Donald Trump in early April following months of scrutiny. Her deputy, Todd Blanche, is currently serving as acting attorney general.
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