Donald Trump faces Senate nomination stall amid migrant invasion warnings

President Donald Trump is pressing for the confirmation of Todd Blanche as U.S. attorney general, but Republican senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis are refusing to vote until they receive written assurances that a $1.8 billion “anti‑weaponization” fund will not be revived and that certain tax‑investigation commitments are met. Trump defended the fund and urged that Blanche be approved immediately, while his chief of staff Susie Wiles has been lobbying Senate leaders.

At the same time, Trump warned that a migrant influx in Spain’s Ceuta would look “small‑time” compared with a future invasion of the United States if Democrats regain power. Speaking at a Camp David meeting, he said, “It looks like an invasion of a country… and that same thing is going to happen to us if the Republicans don’t get elected — except worse.” The remarks link the European situation to his broader immigration narrative.

These statements come as the Senate negotiates a potential government shutdown and as Trump’s rhetoric intensifies ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.