Trump, Cornyn Standoff
Trump backs Todd Blanche while John Cornyn blocks his attorney general nomination.
July 31, 2026 · Updated Jul 31, 6:35pm ET
Seattle TimesTrump says anti-weaponization fund in IRS settlement is ‘dead’ even as he defends it
ReasonTrump re-ups the anti-weaponization fund, reinforcing the demand that Todd Blanche kill it for good
Washington TimesTrump reverses threat on Blanche, attacks Sen. Cornyn, defends Anti-Weaponization Fund
Raw Story'Quiet part out loud!' Nicolle Wallace flabbergasted as Trump shows real root of standoff
Roll CallTrump defends ‘weaponization’ fund amid Blanche confirmation drama
FOX NewsCritics rage at rogue red-state senators for blocking Todd Blanche after backing Biden's pick
CNNTrump’s insistence on 2 things are only hurting his party
Associated PressTrump says anti-weaponization fund in IRS settlement is 'dead' even as he defends it
Washington ExaminerWe could see 'Todd Blanche going to a full vote next week': Kaelan Deese
TIME MagazineTrump Administration Amps Up Pressure On Senate To Confirm Todd Blanche As Attorney General
NBC NewsTrump defends ‘anti-weaponization’ fund, further complicating Blanche nomination
New York PostTrump backs $1.776B anti-weaponization fund, mocks ‘angry’ Cornyn for holding up AG confirmation
The GuardianTrump defends $1.8bn slush fund that is holding up Todd Blanche confirmation
Political WireTrump ’Okay’ with Cornyn Blocking Attorney General Pick
Breitbart NewsTrump: Cornyn Making Blanche 'Pawn' Because He's Angry over Paxton Endorsement
The AtlanticTrump Cares More About His Slush Fund Than Todd Blanche
The HillFetterman: Trump has ‘zero leverage’ over lame-duck GOP senators
Epoch TimesTrump Defends Anti-Weaponization Fund but Says It’s Effectively ‘Dead’
HuffPostTrump Goes Ballistic In 254-Word Morning Tirade Attacking Republican Critic And Defending Slush Fund
The Washington SunTrump Files Appeal to Reinstate His ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund
TPMForget the Blanche Nom, Trump Now Wants His $1.776B Slush Fund Back!
MS NOWOpinion | Todd Blanche is leaving out an important part of the ‘anti-weaponization’ fund story
AlterNetGeorge Conway thinks he knows who Trump's 'incompetent personal advisor' is
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What happened
President Trump, his two eldest sons and the Trump Organization appealed to the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of AppealsCourt of Appeals for the Eleventh CircuitUnited States Appellate Court reviewing district court cases from Georgia, Alabama, and Florida to reinstate the disputed anti-weaponization fund, even as Trump said it was “dead” while defending compensation for people he says were targeted by the government. The IRSInternal Revenue Servicerevenue service of the United States federal government settlement fund, estimated at $1.776 billion to $1.8 billion, is blocking acting Attorney General Todd Blanche
Todd BlancheAmerican attorney (born 1974)’s nomination as Republican Sens. John Cornyn
John CornynAmerican politician and attorney (born 1952), Thom Tillis and Bill Cassidy demand written nullification. Cornyn’s Judiciary Committee vote is pivotal; Trump says Cornyn is retaliating for Trump’s endorsement of Ken Paxton.
Blanche DOJ Fight
Part of the storyline · Storyline →- Aug 2Blanche Confirmation FightMostly Left
- Aug 1Trump, Blanche Fund FightBalanced
- Jul 31Trump, Cornyn Standoff (this story)Leans Left
- Jul 30Trump, Blanche, Senate FightBalanced
- Jul 29Blanche Nomination DelayedLeans Left
