Trump vows to push $1.8bn slush fund as Senate committee set to reconsider AG nomination
The Senate Judiciary Committee is set to meet next week to consider Donald Trump’s nominee Todd Blanche for attorney general. Trump has pledged to revive a controversial $1.8 billion “anti‑weaponization” fund despite opposition from Republican senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis. The fund, tied to a settlement of Trump’s lawsuit against the IRS, has become a focal point in the nomination dispute.
- ▪The committee chair, Chuck Grassley, expressed support for confirming Blanche before the August recess.
- ▪Senators Cornyn and Tillis demand written assurance that the Justice Department will not establish the anti‑weaponization fund.
- ▪Trump announced he will push to resurrect the fund and threatened to keep Blanche in an acting role if the nomination is blocked.
- ▪The fund originated from a settlement intended to resolve Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS over alleged mishandling of his tax records.
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Todd Blanche, nominated by Trump for attorney general, at the justice department on 11 July 2026. Photograph: Manuel Balce Ceneta/APView image in fullscreenTodd Blanche, nominated by Trump for attorney general, at the justice department on 11 July 2026. Photograph: Manuel Balce Ceneta/APUS SenateTrump vows to push $1.8bn slush fund as Senate committee set to reconsider AG nominationAfter declaring ‘anti-weaponization’ fund ‘dead’, Trump reverses and says he’ll revive it despite Senate oppositionEdward HelmoreSat 1 Aug 2026 10.31 EDTLast modified on Sat 1 Aug 2026 10.32 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe US Senate judiciary committee has scheduled a meeting early next week to consider Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general, as Donald Trump promised to revive the controversial…
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