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Blanche rescinds fund; Cornyn, Tillis support nomination
- Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche rescinded the 'anti-weaponization' fund, as announced by the Department of Justice (DOJ) in a statement posted on X.
- GOP Sens. John Cornyn and Thom Tillis formally announced their support for Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general on Monday, following the termination of the 'anti-weaponization' fund.
- The senators stated that the DOJ will issue a formal order permanently terminating the fund and clarifying the audit settlement is limited to the plaintiffs.
- The support from Cornyn and Tillis clears a significant hurdle for Blanche, with the Senate Judiciary Committee expected to advance his nomination to the full Senate.
Context on Blanche's fund rescind and nomination
- Blanche's order stated the tax order applied retroactively and he stands by his July 15, 2026 Senate Judiciary Committee testimony regarding its scope.
- Trump had previously claimed the $1.8 billion US fund was dead, but indicated that Blanche would remain in his acting role if not confirmed by the Senate.
- Tillis expressed concern that Blanche would not be confirmed due to Trump's reversal, but hoped for a resolution by the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee meeting.
- Blanche clarified that tax immunity extends only to Mr. Trump, his sons, and the Trump Organization, covering only already-filed returns.
- The North Carolina Republican stated it was "unfortunate" that Blanche would not be confirmed due to the reversal, expressing hope for resolution.
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Key Insight
“DOJ said it will issue a formal order permanently terminating the fund and a binding document limiting the audit settlement to plaintiffs including the president and IRS. The Senate Judiciary Committee is expected to advance his nomination Tuesday after Tillis said Blanche would not be confirmed because of Trump's reversal.”
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CBC
“Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche rescinded an order establishing the "anti-weaponization" fund, paving the way for his confirmation ahead of a key Senate committee vote on Tuesday, after Republican senators stalled his nomination over concerns about the fund.”
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CBS News
CBS News“GOP Sens. John Cornyn of Texas and Thom Tillis of North Carolina formally announced their support on Monday for Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general after reaching a long-sought agreement to end the controversial and clarify the scope of a sweeping deal for tax immunity.”
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