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Former Sen. Flake on what GOP objections over Blanche's nomination means for Trump

NPR | By Leila Fadel

Published July 31, 2026 at 3:42 AM PDT

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NPR's Leila Fadel asks former Republican U.S. Sen. Jeff Flake what the GOP standoff over Todd Blanche's nomination suggests about the president's hold over his party in Congress.

Former Sen. Flake on what GOP objections over Blanche's nomination means for Trump

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