'Anybody can apply': Blanche pressed over who can get compensation from DOJ fund
During a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee hearing, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche faced questions about the eligibility for compensation from the Justice Department's anti-weaponization fund. Senator Chris Coons inquired specifically about whether individuals associated with President Trump's campaign or those involved in the January 6 riots could qualify for this compensation. The hearing highlighted concerns regarding the fund's intended beneficiaries and its potential implications.
- ▪Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche testified at a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee hearing.
- ▪Senator Chris Coons questioned the eligibility of Trump campaign donors for compensation.
- ▪Concerns were raised about individuals who assaulted law enforcement during the January 6 riots potentially receiving funds.
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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche was pressed during his testimony at a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee hearing over who could be compensated from the Justice Department’s anti-weaponization fund. Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del., questioned Blanche whether President Donald Trump’s campaign donors or those who assaulted law enforcement during the January 6 riots could receive compensation. May 19, 2026
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