DOJ won't sign declaration over canceled anti-weaponization fund
The Justice Department refused Friday to provide a sworn declaration from acting Attorney General Todd Blanche confirming that President Donald Trump’s proposed anti-weaponization fund has been abandoned, arguing that a federal judge’s demand for such assurances raises separation-of-powers concerns.
TL;DR
- The Justice Department refused to provide a sworn declaration confirming the abandonment of a proposed anti-weaponization fund.
- The DOJ cited separation-of-powers concerns in its refusal to comply with a federal judge's demand for assurances.
- The administration has repeatedly stated that the fund is not going forward.
- The anti-weaponization fund was proposed as part of a settlement related to Trump's lawsuit against the IRS.
- The fund sparked criticism over concerns that taxpayer money could compensate Jan. 6 defendants and others aligned with Trump.
- Judge Brinkema expressed skepticism that the controversy was fully resolved, citing Trump's comments.