WATCH LIVE: Epstein survivor, fired DOJ pardon attorney testify at Blanche confirmation hearing
Summary
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche faced tough questions during a Senate hearing about a canceled $1.776 billion fund meant to compensate President Donald Trump's allies and a tax immunity deal for the president. Blanche stated the fund is no longer being pursued, but some senators worried it might still be brought back since there is no written confirmation that it is dead.Key Facts
- The $1.776 billion "Anti-Weaponization Fund" was planned to compensate President Trump's allies.
- The fund was canceled after criticism from both Democrats and Republicans.
- Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said the fund is not moving forward.
- Some senators, including Republican John Cornyn, are concerned the fund could be revived.
- President Donald Trump has not signed any written agreement to end the fund permanently.
- Blanche said Trump does not control the fund, which was supposed to be run by the Justice Department.
- The fund never officially started or was administered.
- The hearing also included discussions about a tax immunity deal for President Trump.
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