Trump, Blanche Fund Fight

Trump says he may revive a compensation fund if Todd Blanche’s AG bid is blocked.

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Trump revives anti-weaponization fund after saying it was 'dead' - UPI.com

Trump tells Cornyn, Tillis he will push for 'Anti-Weaponization' bill if Blanche not confirmed

Trump Says Blanche Will Remain Acting AG and Anti-Weaponization Bill Will Prevail Despite Cornyn and Tillis: “I Will Get it Done” * The Gateway Pundit * by Jordan Conradson

Summary

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President Donald Trump said Saturday he would push hard for a $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund if Sens. John Cornyn and Thom Tillis keep blocking acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s confirmation. Cornyn and Tillis have sought written assurances that the Justice Department-backed compensation fund for people alleging targeting by the Biden and Obama administrations is dead. The Senate Judiciary Committee canceled a July 29 vote and scheduled an Aug. 4 meeting to reconsider Blanche. Trump said he could instead keep Blanche running the Justice Department in an acting capacity.

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Coverage Angles

Ally payout fundLeans Left

Trump’s anti-weaponization fund would steer taxpayer-funded payouts to his political allies and supporters. The proposal is a dangerous slush fund rather than a legitimate remedy for people who were unfairly targeted.

Nomination leverageLeans Left

Trump is tying the anti-weaponization compensation fund to the stalled Todd Blanche attorney general confirmation fight. The fund has become leverage in Senate talks, with pressure on Republicans and resistance from senators such as Tillis.