In a move that has sparked controversy among Republicans, Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina has expressed reservations about supporting acting Attorney General Todd Blanche if he is formally nominated to the position. The potential roadblock stems from Blanche's handling of the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack, during which the Department of Justice (DOJ) under his leadership recently filed a motion to vacate the seditious conspiracy convictions of several high-profile defendants. The move has been widely criticized by those who argue it undermines accountability for those involved in the violent insurrection. Tillis' hesitation to back Blanche's nomination suggests a growing divide within the Republican Party over how to address the events of January 6.
Republican Sen. Thom Tillis (N.C.) on Sunday left the door open to not backing acting Attorney General Todd Blanche if he is nominated to the official post over his position on the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack. Last month, under Blanche, the Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a motion to vacate the seditious conspiracy convictions...
