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Trump DOJ Goons Melt Down After Blanche’s Secret Confession Is Leaked
The Daily Beast • • nation
Key Points:
- The Department of Justice (DOJ) criticized Democratic Senator Dick Durbin for claiming that Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche admitted Trump's $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" slush fund was a mistake during a private meeting.
- Durbin alleged Blanche expressed regret over the fund and promised to work with Congress to ensure it would not be used again, but the DOJ stated Durbin took Blanche's comments out of context.
- The controversial slush fund was intended to compensate Trump allies who claimed wrongful persecution, including those involved in the January 6 Capitol attack, and was tied to Trump dropping a $10 billion IRS lawsuit.
- Due to bipartisan backlash, the DOJ announced it would no longer proceed with the fund, but Blanche has not confirmed this cancellation in writing.
- Blanche's handling of the fund and his role in the DOJ will be scrutinized during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee.
