GOP Sens. Cornyn, Tillis Confirm Support for Todd Blanche as AG After 'Anti-Weaponization' Fund Deal
The senators said a written order killed the $1.8 billion fund and narrowed tax-audit protections for Trump and his family.
- On Monday, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche formally rescinded President Donald Trump's $1.8 billion "Anti-Weaponization Fund," prompting Republican Sens. John Cornyn and Thom Tillis to agree to advance his nomination.
- Cornyn and Tillis had previously blocked the nomination, demanding written confirmation that the fund—created in May to compensate Trump's political allies—would be permanently terminated amid bipartisan criticism over potential payments to January 6 rioters.
- Blanche's Sunday order confirms "No Members were appointed; no funds were transferred; no process for receiving claims was established; no claims were paid." The order clarifies tax audit immunity "applies by its terms only retroactively" and does not shield future filings.
- The Senate Judiciary Committee is scheduled to vote on Blanche's nomination on Tuesday morning, with Cornyn and Tillis expressing "gratitude" for the agreement and confirming support to advance it to the full U.S. Senate.
- Democratic Sen. Adam Schiff and other critics argue the deal lacks enforcement, warning the fund could be revived and that Trump retains an "unprecedented, unconscionable benefit" from the tax immunity provision despite the formal rescission.
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Blanche's Senate confirmation has been held up by concerns from senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis over a $1.8 billion fund for alleged victims of politically motivated prosecution and a tax audit immunity deal with the Republican president. Blanche issued a written order over the weekend scrapping the so-called "anti-weaponization fund" and said the audit immunity agreement with Trump, his two eldest sons and the Trump Organization would only…
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In Blanche confirmation process, Tillis wins a round against mercurial Trump
(The Center Square) – Should Todd Blanche gain approval to be attorney general from the U.S. Senate, and the nearly $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund never materialize for use, count another win for Republican U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis.
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