"That's his prerogative," Tillis said of Trump’s threat to withdraw Blanche’s nomination. Trump then threatened to pull Blanche’s nomination until the two Republican senators leave office next year. TRUMP THREATENS TO YANK HIS OWN AG NOMINEE AS GOP REVOLT GROWSTillis argued Trump cannot resolve this nomination standoff "unless we fulfill what we thought was the commitment from the administration." If Trump were to pull Blanche's nomination Thursday, Blanche could remain in the role until late February. Despite Trump's public threat, Tillis said negotiations with the administration remain ongoing and said he is "not a no" on Blanche.