Trump threatens to revive $1.8 billion fund if Blanche is not confirmed

Confirmation of Todd Blanche as Attorney General·Latest event August 1, 2026

3 hours ago

Trump threatens to revive $1.8 billion fund if Blanche is not confirmed

Trump warned Senate Republicans he will keep Todd Blanche as acting Attorney General without Senate confirmation. He also pledged to push for a $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund to counter what he describes as political targeting. Trump told Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis he will reinstate the fund if they block the vote. The Senate Judiciary Committee is scheduled to reconsider the nomination following these threats.

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5 hours ago

Trump issues ultimatum to Senate GOP over Todd Blanche AG nomination

Trump announced he will retain Todd Blanche as acting Attorney General regardless of the Senate confirmation outcome. Tillis stated that Blanche lacks support due to a dispute over a $1.776 billion anti-weaponization fund. Trump warned he would push for the fund's revival if Senators Tillis and John Cornyn continue their opposition. The Senate Judiciary Committee scheduled a new vote to advance the nomination following a previous postponement. Trump increased pressure on the Senate GOP by vowing to bypass the traditional confirmation process.

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