‘Completely hollow’: critics denounce Blanche deal to halt Trump slush fund
Democrats say agreement – which clears way for Blanche’s confirmation – makes promises president can easily reverse
TL;DR
- Todd Blanche, acting attorney general, announced a compromise regarding a $1.8bn weaponization fund and tax immunity for Donald Trump.
- The agreement, made with Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis, is intended to secure Blanche's confirmation as attorney general.
- Democrats and legal experts assert that the assurances are not legally binding and can be easily reversed by Donald Trump.
- Critics argue the deal does not prevent Trump from reviving the fund or extending broad tax immunity.
- Donald Trump has praised the fund and expressed uncertainty about the details of Blanche's agreement.
- Alternative pathways for January 6 defendants to receive government payouts exist, independent of the fund.
- Some Trump allies also expressed doubt about the permanence of the fund's termination.