Blanche Formally Rescinds Trump’s $1.8bn ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’ Ahead of Nomination Hearing
Todd Blanche issues formal order terminating measure widely derided as a ‘slush fund’, in move that could clear path for his nomination as attorney general
TL;DR
- Todd Blanche formally rescinded Donald Trump's $1.8bn 'anti-weaponization fund'.
- The termination follows negotiations with Republican Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis.
- The move precedes a Senate judiciary committee vote on Blanche's nomination.
- The order clarifies that Trump's immunity from tax audits is retroactive and does not apply to future filings.
- Trump had expressed continued support for the fund, stating it would reimburse those who suffered from charges related to the January 6 attack.