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Texas Sen. John Cornyn appears on the fence about Todd Blanche’s nomination to be Trump’s attorney general
By Andrew Schneider at Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS)
· July 17, 2026
· 1 min read
Cornyn, whose reelection defeat Trump ensured in May, expressed concerns during Blanche’s confirmation hearing about President Trump’s “anti-weaponization fund” – which Blanche helped craft as Trump’s personal lawyer.
Why this matters in The Piney Point
The nomination of Todd Blanche to be President Trump's attorney general has sparked concern from Texas Senator John Cornyn, who questioned Blanche's involvement in Trump's "anti-weaponization fund" during the confirmation hearing. This development is notable for Piney Point Village residents, given Cornyn's recent reelection defeat, which Trump played a role in. As a prominent figure in Texas politics, Cornyn's opinions carry weight, and his reservations about Blanche's nomination may reflect the sentiments of some of his former constituents in the Houston area. The "anti-weaponization fund" itself is also a point of interest, as it was crafted by Blanche in his capacity as Trump's personal lawyer, raising questions about the potential implications for the state and its residents. Piney Point Village residents may want to keep an eye on how this nomination process unfolds, particularly if it sparks further debate about the role of the attorney general in Texas and national politics.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 17, 2026 ·
Source: Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Cornyn, whose reelection defeat Trump ensured in May, expressed concerns during Blanche’s confirmation hearing about President Trump’s “anti-weaponization fund” – which Blanche helped craft as Trump’s personal lawyer.
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