Trump laments dead anti-weaponization fund as Blanche nomination stalls
TL;DR
President Trump said the $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund—meant to compensate people who claim government abuse, including Jan. 6 rioters—is dead, a development that complicates GOP support for Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination as Sen. Cornyn and Sen. Tillis demand in-writing assurances not to revive the fund; the White House has signaled it may allow Blanche to serve in an acting capacity while weighing political risks ahead of elections.
- Trump says anti-weaponization fund is ‘dead’ Politico
- Loyalty to Trump Proves a Double-Edged Sword for Attorney General Nominee The New York Times
- Trump Administration Amps Up Pressure On Senate To Confirm Todd Blanche As Attorney General Time Magazine
- Trump says 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' is 'dead,' but says he still wants payouts ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- Trump threatens to pull attorney general nominee amid GOP revolt CNN
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