Bannon, Trump’s former chief strategist and a close outside ally, told the Washington Examiner that Thune — not Trump — will be blamed if Blanche’s nomination collapses because of resistance from Sens. “I don’t think it’ll be rebuilt,” Bannon told the Washington Examiner of Trump’s relationship with Thune. That simmering frustration has now collided with Blanche’s nomination to become attorney general after serving in the role on an acting basis. Trump on Wednesday declined to say whether Thune was still the right person to lead Senate Republicans, telling reporters only that “we’ll find out.” AdvertisementTRUMP FLOATS WITHDRAWING TODD BLANCHE NOMINATION ‘TEMPORARILY’ AMID CORNYN STANDOFF“I think that’s why it’s going to be dramatic.