Summary
Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche has officially withdrawn President Donald Trump’s proposed fund intended to compensate people prosecuted over the 2021 US Capitol riot. This withdrawal clears the path for Blanche’s confirmation as attorney general, after two Republican senators previously blocked the process due to concerns about the fund and protections against IRS audits for Trump and his family.
Key Facts
- Todd Blanche is currently acting US Attorney General and is nominated for the permanent position.
- Blanche formally withdrew President Trump’s $1.8 billion “anti-weaponisation” fund plan.
- The fund was meant to pay people prosecuted over the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot and settle a lawsuit by Trump against the IRS.
- Some senators opposed Blanche’s confirmation due to the fund and a provision shielding Trump and his family from IRS audits.
- After discussions, Blanche clarified and then removed the fund plan in writing.
- President Trump gave mixed messages about the fund’s future, at times calling it dead and other times threatening to revive it.
- Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis initially blocked Blanche’s confirmation due to these concerns but Cornyn later agreed with the Department of Justice.
- A Senate Judiciary Committee meeting to discuss Blanche’s nomination is scheduled soon.
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