Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination will advance to full US Senate vote
Summary
The US Senate judiciary committee voted to move forward with Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general after he confirmed in writing that a planned $1.8 billion fund meant to support Donald Trump’s allies is no longer active. His nomination will now go to a full Senate vote, where Democrats are expected to question his suitability to lead the Justice Department independently.Key Facts
- The Senate judiciary committee advanced Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general on a party-line vote.
- Blanche confirmed in writing that a $1.8 billion "Anti-Weaponization Fund" for Trump’s allies is dead.
- The fund was part of a settlement related to Trump’s lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
- The lawsuit followed a leak of Trump’s private tax records by a former IRS contractor.
- Some Republicans, including John Cornyn and Thom Tillis, demanded the fund be scrapped before supporting Blanche.
- Blanche signed an order stating the fund was never operational—no money was spent or claims paid.
- The Department of Justice clarified that the settlement does not grant broad immunity from future IRS tax audits.
- Trump suggested that if Blanche’s confirmation is delayed, he might keep Blanche acting attorney general and push for the fund through Congress.
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