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Trump Calls for $1.8 Billion Fund Over Blanche Attorney General Fight

First publishedJul 31, 21:11 UTC
Last updatedAug 1, 21:01 UTC · 16m ago
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Axios7Trump's anti-weaponization fund comments reignite Blanche confirmation fightOpen ↗PBS NewsHour8Brooks and Capehart on Blanche's stalled nomination and Trump's 'anti-weaponization fund'Open ↗CBS News8Trump will push for "anti-weaponization fund" if Blanche not confirmed, he saysOpen ↗Axios7Tillis says Blanche won't be confirmed as AG amid Trump fund fightOpen ↗The Hill7Trump ups pressure on Senate GOP in Blanche fight, vows 'anti-weaponization' fund revivalOpen ↗The Guardian US8Trump vows to push $1.8bn slush fund as Senate committee set to reconsider AG nominationOpen ↗Fox News Latest6Trump blasts rogue GOP senators for blocking Blanche nomination, vows anti-weaponization bill fightOpen ↗NBC News8Trump says he’ll revive ‘anti-weaponization’ fund if Blanche’s nomination for AG is blockedOpen ↗Al Jazeera7Trump pledges to pursue ‘anti-weaponisation’ fund amid Blanche standoffOpen ↗NYT US9Trump Calls for $1.8 Billion Fund Over Blanche Attorney General FightOpen ↗
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President Trump departing for Bedminster, N.J. Trump raised the prospect of resurrecting a $1.8 billion supporter fund as negotiations stalled over Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general.

Reported by 10 outlets — NYT US, NBC News, The Guardian US, CBS News, PBS NewsHour, and 4 more. See all sources ↓

President Trump said he will revive a $1.8 billion “anti‑weaponization” fund if Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general is not approved. He made the comment after previously calling the fund dead, and after Senate Republicans John Cornyn and Thom Tillis said they will not vote for Blanche unless the Justice Department promises not to create the fund. The Senate Judiciary Committee has set a meeting for Tuesday to reconsider Blanche’s nomination. Some outlets note Trump could keep Blanche in an acting role and push for legislation to create the fund.

Why it matters

This dispute shows how a presidential appointment can become linked to a policy fight, affecting who leads the Justice Department and whether a controversial fund for alleged political persecution will be created.

In brief
What amount does Trump want for the fund?
He wants $1.8 billion for the anti‑weaponization fund.
Why are Senators Cornyn and Tillis blocking Blanche’s nomination?
They want written assurance the Justice Department will not create the anti‑weaponization fund.
What could Trump do if Blanche is not confirmed?
He could keep Blanche in an acting role and push for the fund or related legislation.
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Outlets agree on the core facts but differ in emphasis: some highlight Trump’s threat to revive the fund, others focus on the senators’ opposition and their conditions, a few note the fund was previously called “dead,” and several mention the possible legislative route or interim appointment.

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    1Angle
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    Trump says he will revive the fund despite earlier saying it is dead.

    Sources3
    TypeAngle
    NYT UShighlights Trump’s revival pledge
    CBS Newsnotes Trump’s push if Blanche blocked
    NBC Newsreports Trump’s vow to revive fund
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    Senators Cornyn and Tillis demand written assurance the fund will not be created.

    Sources3
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    The Guardian USsenators require DOJ pledge
    AxiosTillis says Blanche won’t be confirmed without guarantee
    Fox News Latestsenators block nomination over fund concerns
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    Scouting report

    Trump could keep Blanche in an acting role and pursue legislation for the fund.

    Sources3
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    Fox News LatestTrump suggests keeping Blanche acting and pushing bill
    The HillTrump warns of interim role and fund revival
    Axiosmentions possible legislation
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    Some outlets describe the fund as controversial or a “slush fund”.

    Sources3
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    The Guardian UScalls it a $1.8 bn slush fund
    The Hilllabels fund controversial
    CBS Newsrefers to anti‑weaponization fund as contentious
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