Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche has formally terminated Donald Trump's $1.8bn 'anti-weaponization fund' to compensate his political allies, a move that follows weeks of negotiations with two Republican senators who were blocking his nomination to become attorney general. The announcement comes ahead of a Senate judiciary committee vote on Blanche, which is scheduled for Tuesday.
US Attorney General Rescinds Trump's $1.8bn Anti-Weaponization Fund
UKPulse News DeskActing US Attorney General Todd Blanche has formally terminated Donald Trump's $1.8bn 'anti-weaponization fund' to compensate his political allies, ahead of his nomination hearing.
- Todd Blanche issued a formal order terminating Donald Trump's $1.8bn 'anti-weaponization fund'
- The move comes ahead of a Senate judiciary committee vote on Blanche's nomination, scheduled for Tuesday
- The fund was widely derided as a 'slush fund' and had drawn concern from lawmakers that it could be revived in some form
Why this matters: The move could clear the path for Blanche's nomination as attorney general, but it may also have implications for Trump's continued support for the idea.
What this means for you: This move may have implications for Trump's continued support for the idea of an 'anti-weaponization fund' and could potentially affect future nominations to the attorney general position.