Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) is withholding support for President Donald Trump’s nominee for U.S. Attorney for D.C., potentially allowing Judge Jeb Boasberg to choose the appointee, impacting Trump’s agenda. Tillis has concerns about the nominee Ed Martin and the potential consequences of a blocked nomination.
Key Points
Sen. Thom Tillis is withholding support for President Trump’s nominee for U.S. Attorney for D.C.
The potential impact of Judge Jeb Boasberg selecting the U.S. Attorney
Concerns about nominee Ed Martin and the consequences of a blocked nomination
Pros
Potential to appoint a U.S. Attorney who focuses on corruption within the federal government
Impacting Trump’s agenda by selecting a suitable candidate
Cons
Risk of Judge Jeb Boasberg choosing the U.S. Attorney
Impact on Trump’s agenda if the nomination is blocked