Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has faced questions from lawmakers and made public statements on several high-profile issues during his tenure in the role.

Blanche recently commented on the U.S. relationship with Iran, responding to President Trump's statements about not using the word "war" when referring to the conflict between the two countries. The acting attorney general's remarks came amid ongoing tensions in the region.

Separately, Republican Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina indicated he may not support Blanche if he is nominated for the permanent attorney general position. Tillis cited concerns over the Department of Justice's handling of January 6, 2021 Capitol attack cases under Blanche's leadership.

Last month, the DOJ filed a motion to vacate seditious conspiracy convictions related to the January 6 cases, a move that has drawn criticism from some lawmakers. Tillis specifically referenced this action as influencing his potential opposition to a formal nomination.

Blanche has also addressed questions about charging decisions related to social media posts, stating that certain types of messages are "posted constantly" online. He indicated the Justice Department has gathered additional evidence in cases involving former FBI officials but declined to provide specific details about that evidence.

The acting attorney general's positions on these various issues have placed him under increased scrutiny as speculation continues about whether he will be formally nominated for the permanent role.