Republicans say they will back Blanche after US Justice Department order
Summary
Two Republican senators, John Cornyn and Thom Tillis, have agreed to support President Donald Trump’s nominee for Attorney General, Todd Blanche, after Blanche canceled a controversial $1.8 billion fund. This fund was criticized for potentially using taxpayer money to help Trump’s political allies, including some involved in the January 6 Capitol attack.Key Facts
- Senators Cornyn and Tillis said they will vote to advance Todd Blanche’s nomination in the Senate Judiciary Committee.
- Blanche canceled the $1.8 billion “anti-weaponisation fund” that sparked bipartisan criticism.
- The fund was created to compensate Trump allies who claimed government persecution.
- Some feared the fund could benefit supporters involved in the January 6, 2021, Capitol assault.
- Blanche currently serves as acting Attorney General and was involved early in creating the fund.
- President Trump had sued the IRS for $10 billion, which was related to the fund’s creation.
- Blanche confirmed in a hearing he would not move forward with the fund, but Trump continued promoting it.
- The Justice Department officially rescinded the order authorizing the fund, stating no money was spent or claims processed.
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