Trump says he’ll revive ‘anti-weaponization’ fund if Blanche’s nomination for AG is blocked
President Trump on Saturday renewed his criticism of the delayed confirmation for Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to serve in the role full-time, warning he could keep Blanche in the interim spot and revive the controversial $1.776 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund. John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), who have been...
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President Donald Trump said he will revive the $1.8 billion anti‑weaponization fund if the Senate blocks Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general. The Senate Judiciary Committee has set a meeting for early next week to vote on Blanche’s confirmation, which has been delayed by a dispute with Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis. Trump also said he could keep Blanche in the acting attorney‑general role while pushing for the fund’s return.
Why it matters
The fight shows how presidential appointments and spending proposals can become partisan battles in the Senate. It matters because the fund’s revival could affect how the government handles claims of political persecution.
- What is the anti‑weaponization fund?
- It is a proposed $1.8 billion program to compensate people who say they were targeted for political reasons.
- Why is Todd Blanche’s nomination delayed?
- Senators Cornyn and Tillis want written assurances that the Justice Department will not create the fund before they approve his nomination.
How outlets are framing the same story
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Some outlets stress Trump’s threat to revive the fund, while others highlight his criticism of Republican senators or his possible move to keep Blanche in an acting role. The Guardian notes Trump’s reversal after earlier calling the fund “dead,” whereas Fox ties the dispute to a bill fight and calls the senators “rogue”.
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Trump could keep Todd Blanche in an acting/interim AG role while reviving the fund.
Sources1TypeAngleThe Hillsays Trump may keep Blanche interim while reviving fund