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Blanche cancels $1.8bn fund, clearing path to AG confirmation

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche formally rescinded a $1.8bn fund criticized as a 'slush fund' after two Republican senators demanded its cancellation in writing.

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简要版本

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche canceled a $1.8bn fund to secure Republican support for his confirmation. Two GOP senators had threatened to block his nomination unless the fund was rescinded.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche issued a formal order terminating the $1.8bn 'anti-weaponization fund' on August 3, 2026.4,2,1 The fund was widely criticized as a 'slush fund' used to compensate political allies.2 Republican Senators Thom Tillis and John Cornyn had threatened to block Blanche's confirmation unless the fund was rescinded in writing.3,1

Blanche posted an order stating, 'Beyond any doubt, there is no fund.'4 Two Republican senators said they would end their opposition to Blanche's confirmation after the fund was canceled.5 Blanche's nomination had been delayed due to the fund's existence.4,2

The rescission followed weeks of negotiations with the Republican senators.2 The fund was part of a broader controversy surrounding the Trump administration's use of discretionary funds.2 Blanche's confirmation process resumed after the fund's cancellation.4,3

The order explicitly terminated the fund to satisfy Republican demands.3,1

“Beyond any doubt, there is no fund.”
Todd Blanche, Acting Attorney General4

为何重要

  • The 'anti-weaponization fund' was a $1.8bn discretionary fund created by the Trump administration, described by critics as a mechanism to reward political supporters.2

  • The U.S. Attorney General is the head of the Department of Justice and is nominated by the president and confirmed by the Senate.4

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