Blanche reiterates "anti-weaponization" fund is "dead" at confirmation hearing
Summary
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said the Justice Department will not start a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund from a settlement between President Donald Trump and the IRS. The settlement has not been changed in court, and some senators questioned how the agreement is being handled.Key Facts
- The settlement called for a $1.8 billion fund to pay victims of alleged government "weaponization."
- The fund was part of a deal granting immunity to President Trump, his two oldest sons, and related companies from future tax claims.
- Acting Attorney General Blanche told the Senate Judiciary Committee the fund is "dead" and no money has been moved.
- A federal judge criticized the Justice Department and sanctioned a Trump attorney for pursuing the lawsuit improperly.
- Senators from both parties expressed concerns about how the settlement and fund are being handled.
- The settlement agreement says changes must be agreed on in writing by all parties.
- No formal changes have been filed in court by either side yet.
- Blanche said the settlement could be enforced in court and that President Trump’s team might try to enforce it, but the Justice Department will not start the fund.
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