AdvertisementCornyn has said that he wants more clarity on the IRS settlement with the President Donald Trump, particularly the now scrapped anti-weaponization fund and audit parameters, according to CNBC. Trump told Townhall he thought the confirmation process was going to be “pretty routine because [Blanche is] so good.” 🚨Trump reacts to Cornyn's hesitancy to support Blanche confirmation:"Todd Blanche is outstanding [...] Maybe John Cornyn is upset with me because I didn't endorse him. I heard he’s going through quite nicely,” Trump added, calling the attorney general “outstanding.” — Gabby Birenbaum (@birenbomb) July 29, 2026Cornyn was recently defeated in a primary challenge by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who the president endorsed instead.