Acting attorney general issues order rescinding "anti-weaponization fund"
Summary
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche officially canceled a plan to create a $1.8 billion fund meant to pay people who support President Donald Trump and claim political persecution. This decision came after two Republican senators said they would not approve Blanche for the permanent job unless the fund was stopped.Key Facts
- The fund was called the "Anti-Weaponization Fund" and aimed to compensate allies of President Trump.
- Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche issued an order on May 18, 2026, to cancel the fund.
- No members were appointed, no money was moved, and no claims were paid before the cancellation.
- Republican Senators Thom Tillis and John Cornyn threatened to block Blanche’s confirmation unless the fund was ended.
- The fund was part of a settlement involving President Trump’s lawsuit against the IRS and Treasury Department.
- The Senate Judiciary Committee was scheduled to vote on Blanche’s confirmation on the Tuesday after the order.
- Blanche stated they had good discussions with senators and addressed concerns before cancelling the fund.
- Some lawsuits challenging the fund were filed, but the court did not dismiss those cases as finished.
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