Acting AG Blanche Secures Key GOP Support After Rescinding ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has secured key Republican support for his nomination after assuring Senate Judiciary Committee lawmakers that the administration's "anti-weaponization" fund, which could have potentially compensated Jan. 6 defendants, is officially rescinded. This development came after Senators…
Salt Lake City, UT, August 3, 2026 —
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has garnered crucial Republican backing for his nomination following assurances to the Senate Judiciary Committee that the administration’s “anti-weaponization” fund has been officially rescinded. This fund had the potential to provide compensation to defendants involved in the January 6th events.
The confirmation of the fund’s termination proved pivotal for Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis, who had previously withheld their support for Blanche’s nomination. Their concerns were reportedly addressed by Blanche’s commitment to formally end the controversial program.
The “anti-weaponization” fund was initially established as part of a settlement agreement. This agreement involved former President Trump dropping a lawsuit he had filed against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
Despite earlier assurances regarding the fund’s cessation, the absence of a formal written order to terminate it had led to significant controversy and faced legal challenges. The lack of concrete documentation had fueled skepticism among lawmakers and potentially complicated the nomination process.
With the official rescission of the fund, Acting Attorney General Blanche has apparently satisfied the conditions set forth by key Republican senators, paving the way for potential confirmation.
Story summarized from the original created by Ashley Murray on utahnewsdispatch.com, see more information here.
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