Trump ties Blanche confirmation to revival of a controversial DOJ fund
TL;DR
President Trump warned that the $1.776 billion anti-weaponization fund would be revived if Todd Blanche is not confirmed as attorney general, with Blanche’s acting tenure and fund creation a point of contention as Sens. Cornyn and Tillis delay the nomination; Trump has appealed a ruling to reopen access to the fund, while the Senate Judiciary Committee plans to move Blanche’s nomination on Aug. 4 amid ongoing political backlash discussions.
- Trump threatens anti-weaponization fund returns if Blanche not confirmed USA Today
- Trump Threatens to Revive $1.8 Billion Fund for Allies Over Blanche Standoff The New York Times
- Brooks and Capehart on Blanche's stalled nomination and Trump's 'anti-weaponization fund' pbs.org
- Trump Says He’ll Revive Plan to Compensate Allies After Declaring It ‘Dead’ wsj.com
- Tillis says Blanche won't be confirmed as AG amid Trump fund fight Axios
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