Thom Tillis draws Jan. 6 red line for next attorney general nominee

Published April 3, 2026 10:06am ET



Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) said he doesn’t intend to support any nominee for attorney general if that candidate makes excuses for the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.

The retiring senator’s ultimatum came after President Donald Trump fired Attorney General Pam Bondi, who is being temporarily replaced by her deputy attorney general, Todd Blanche.

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