Trump pledges to pursue ‘anti-weaponisation’ fund amid Blanche standoff
Summary
President Donald Trump supports restarting a controversial “anti-weaponisation fund” meant to compensate people claiming political persecution under President Joe Biden. He is pushing for Todd Blanche to remain acting attorney general despite opposition in the Senate, using the fund as leverage in the confirmation battle.Key Facts
- President Trump wants to bring back the “anti-weaponisation fund,” originally part of a settlement with the IRS.
- The fund aims to compensate people who say they faced political persecution under President Biden.
- Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis are blocking Todd Blanche’s nomination because of concerns about the fund.
- Blanche is currently acting attorney general and helped create the fund but has said it is no longer active.
- Trump plans to keep Blanche in the position even without Senate approval and wants Congress to pass the fund into law.
- Critics worry the fund could pay people involved in the January 6 Capitol attack who supported Trump.
- Republican leaders view the fund as politically risky before the November midterm elections.
- Blanche’s confirmation is stalled, partly because of concerns about his loyalty and independence as attorney general.
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