Todd Blanche’s AG prospects uncertain as 2 key GOP votes hold out
Summary
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche faces uncertainty in his confirmation as two key Republican senators, John Cornyn and Thom Tillis, withhold their support. Their main concern is the unclear status of the "Anti-Weaponization Fund" linked to a settlement involving President Donald Trump and the IRS.Key Facts
- Todd Blanche is the acting U.S. Attorney General and is seeking permanent confirmation.
- Senators John Cornyn (Texas) and Thom Tillis (North Carolina) have not yet agreed to support Blanche’s nomination.
- The senators want proof that the "Anti-Weaponization Fund" related to a Trump-IRS settlement is officially ended.
- The fund was created in a $1.776 billion settlement announced by President Trump to compensate people claiming wrongful targeting under the Biden administration.
- Blanche signed an addendum stopping audits of Trump's and his family’s tax returns, which caused bipartisan criticism.
- Cornyn wants a written document confirming that the fund is no longer active and that audit immunity does not extend beyond the lawsuit.
- The Department of Justice has not yet provided a written commitment to match Blanche’s public testimony on the fund.
- Cornyn indicated he will not support Blanche's nomination without these written assurances.
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