Trump's anti-weaponization fund comments reignite Blanche confirmation fight
Summary
President Trump supports confirming acting Attorney General Todd Blanche despite opposition from Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis, who want assurances that an "anti-weaponization" fund will not proceed. The dispute centers on whether the fund compensating alleged government victims is truly ended, delaying Blanche’s confirmation.Key Facts
- President Trump wants Todd Blanche confirmed immediately as Attorney General.
- Senators John Cornyn (Texas) and Thom Tillis (North Carolina) oppose confirming Blanche until they get written proof the "anti-weaponization" fund is canceled.
- The "anti-weaponization" fund would compensate people who were allegedly mistreated by the government.
- Trump said on Truth Social that he wishes the fund were not dead and wants victims compensated.
- Tillis disagrees publicly, saying Trump’s statements suggest the fund might still be active.
- The White House is pushing for a quick Senate vote, with support from law enforcement and former DOJ officials.
- Trump suggested withdrawing Blanche’s nomination but keeping him acting until the Senators leave the Senate in January.
- Trump’s legal team is appealing a judge’s order disapproving a separate settlement related to an IRS lawsuit.
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