Trump unleashed harsh criticism of Cornyn and Tillis and said that he had “ended” both of their political careers. Remarking on the possibility that Trump could withdraw and re-nominate Blanche, Cornyn said, “Hey, 158 days, they can try it again. The demands have left Blanche in a difficult place, as putting limits on the tax addendum could anger the president. If Trump were to temporarily pull Blanche’s nomination, he would still have the authority of a Senate-confirmed attorney general despite his acting title. If the president entirely withdrew the nomination, Blanche could still be in charge because he is the deputy attorney general and holds the same power as the head of the Justice Department.