Trump says 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' is 'dead,' but says he still wants payouts
Summary
President Donald Trump confirmed that the $1.8 billion "Anti-Weaponization Fund" has ended but said he wishes it still existed to compensate people who were harmed. The end of this fund and Trump's IRS settlement have caused delays in the approval of Todd Blanche as attorney general.Key Facts
- The "Anti-Weaponization Fund," planned to provide $1.8 billion, is no longer active.
- President Trump expressed a desire for the fund to continue to help those who suffered harm.
- Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general is delayed partly because of issues around the fund and IRS settlement.
- Republican Senator John Cornyn wants official written confirmation that the fund is ended.
- Cornyn and Senator Thom Tillis, both leaving office in January, are blocking Blanche’s confirmation vote.
- Trump suggested Blanche’s nomination might be withdrawn temporarily until after Cornyn and Tillis leave office.
- The IRS settlement gave Trump and his family immunity from current tax audits, which is also under scrutiny.
- Trump insists that Blanche should be approved quickly, stating Blanche is a rare candidate for the role.
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