Trump, Blanche Fund Fight
Trump says he may revive a compensation fund if Todd Blanche’s AG bid is blocked.
August 1, 2026 · Updated Aug 1, 6:02pm ET
Al JazeeraTrump pledges to pursue ‘anti-weaponisation’ fund amid Blanche standoff
The Washington SunTrump Sticks by ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund Ahead of Blanche Confirmation Vote
Washington TimesTrump says he will ‘push hard’ for Anti-Weaponization Fund if GOP senators block Blanche nomination
Raw StoryTrump tantrum over 'Jan 6th slush fund' spurs uproar: 'This is outrageous'
UPITrump revives anti-weaponization fund after saying it was 'dead'
FOX NewsTrump blasts rogue GOP senators for blocking Blanche nomination, vows anti-weaponization bill fight
The GuardianTrump vows to push $1.8bn slush fund as Senate committee set to reconsider AG nomination
BBC NewsTrump threatens to revive controversial $1.8bn compensation fund
New York PostTrump reveals plan to keep Todd Blanche — even if lame duck GOP senators refuse to confirm nomination
MS NOWTrump escalates feud with GOP senators over Todd Blanche nomination
CNBCTrump's threat to push ahead on settlement fund injects new uncertainty into attorney general talks
One America News NetworkOutgoing GOP Senators Cornyn and Tillis stall Blanche’s AG confirmation
Daily BeastTrump Threatens GOP Senators Spurning His DOJ Goon
NBC NewsTrump says he’ll revive ‘anti-weaponization’ fund if Blanche’s nomination for AG is blocked
Epoch TimesSenate Sets Tuesday Meeting to Consider Blanche’s AG Nomination
AlterNet'Congrats to Republicans': Trump just threw another wrench in GOP midterm plans
Wall Street JournalTrump Says He’ll Revive Plan to Compensate Allies After Declaring It ‘Dead’
The Gateway PunditTrump Says Blanche Will Remain Acting AG and Anti-Weaponization Bill Will Prevail Despite Cornyn and Tillis: “I Will Get it Done”
Straight Arrow NewsTrump tells Cornyn, Tillis he will push for 'Anti-Weaponization' bill if Blanche not confirmed
FortuneTrump vows to restore his 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' a day after declaring it dead, while Tillis slams it as a 'payout pot for punks'
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What happened
President Donald Trump said Saturday he would push hard for a $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund if Sens. John Cornyn
John CornynAmerican politician and attorney (born 1952) and Thom Tillis
Thom TillisAmerican politician (born 1960) keep blocking acting Attorney General Todd Blanche
Todd BlancheAmerican attorney (born 1974)’s confirmation. Cornyn and Tillis have sought written assurances that the Justice Department-backed compensation fund for people alleging targeting by the Biden and Obama administrations is dead. The Senate Judiciary CommitteeSenate Committee on the Judiciarystanding committee of the United States Senate canceled a July 29 vote and scheduled an Aug. 4 meeting to reconsider Blanche. Trump said he could instead keep Blanche running the Justice Department in an acting capacity.
Blanche DOJ Fight
Part of the storyline · Storyline →- Aug 3Blanche Secures GOP DealLeans Left
- Aug 2Blanche Confirmation FightMostly Left
- Aug 1Trump, Blanche Fund Fight (this story)Balanced
- Jul 31Trump, Cornyn StandoffLeans Left
- Jul 30Trump, Blanche, Senate FightBalanced
