Trump says he may 'temporarily' drop bid to make Blanche US attorney general

President says he has no objection to pulling his former lawyer's name until dissenting Republicans are out of office US politics live , latest updates Donald Trump said on Thursday he may "temporarily" pull the nomination of Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general, but would keep him in the role in an acting capacity until two Republican senators objecting to his confirmation leave office next year , an extraordin