Blanche nomination at risk of delay as senator seeks assurances on Trump settlement
Summary
Senator John Cornyn is delaying the vote on Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general because he wants more clear answers from the Justice Department about a settlement in President Donald Trump’s lawsuit against the IRS. Cornyn and another Republican senator want written confirmation that a special fund linked to the settlement has been fully canceled.Key Facts
- Todd Blanche is the acting attorney general nominated for a permanent position.
- Sen. John Cornyn, a key Republican senator, paused a meeting with Blanche over concerns about a Trump-IRS settlement.
- The settlement ended President Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS and included protection from tax audits.
- Part of the deal once proposed a $1.776 billion “Anti-Weaponization Fund” to compensate people who felt wronged by the Justice Department.
- The Justice Department stopped plans for the fund after bipartisan criticism but still maintains the audit immunity in the settlement.
- Senators Cornyn and Thom Tillis want official proof that the fund is no longer active despite public statements.
- Cornyn demands clearer information on how broad the tax audit immunity is.
- The Senate Judiciary Committee plans a vote on Blanche’s nomination but may delay it without Cornyn’s approval.
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