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Trump says he’ll revive ‘anti-weaponization’ fund if Blanche’s nomination for AG is blocked
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Key Points:
- President Donald Trump threatened to push for the continuation of a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund amid opposition from Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis regarding his nominee Todd Blanche for U.S. Attorney General.
- Cornyn and Tillis, both departing Congress, have linked their support for Blanche's confirmation to the Trump administration abandoning the fund, which would compensate Jan. 6 rioters pardoned by Trump.
- Tillis criticized Trump for causing Blanche's stalled confirmation, stating that most Senate Republicans oppose the fund and expressing hope to resolve the issue soon.
- Blanche's nomination has been delayed due to concerns from Cornyn, Tillis, and other Republicans, with the Senate Judiciary Committee postponing a vote amid the dispute.
- The anti-weaponization fund, part of a lawsuit settlement involving the IRS, has been blocked by a federal judge, but the Trump administration continues to pursue it, complicating Blanche's confirmation process.
