$1.8bn anti-weaponization fund
Coverage of $1.8bn anti-weaponization fund in the Nexus archive.
- Republican holdouts say they will back Todd Blanche for attorney general
Two Republican senators who opposed Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general have agreed to support him after he confirmed in writing that a planned $1.8bn fund for Donald Trump’s allies is no longer active. The US Senate judiciary committee is set to vote on his nomination.
- Trump vows to push $1.8bn slush fund as Senate committee set to reconsider AG nomination
Trump pledged to revive a $1.8bn 'anti-weaponization' fund despite Senate opposition as the Senate judiciary committee prepares to reconsider Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination. The committee meeting is set for Tuesday amid stalled confirmation due to disputes between Trump and outgoing senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis, who demand written assurance the Justice Department will not establish the fund.
- Monday briefing: Does Trump’s $1.8bn ‘anti-weaponization fund’ signal a new era of law and disorder?
A settlement in Trump v. IRS created a $1.8bn fund for the Trump administration to distribute at its discretion, drawing widespread criticism for cronyism and corruption. Over a dozen Republican senators have urged changes, and a majority of Democrats and Republicans oppose the fund according to YouGov polling.