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Blanche Scraps Trump’s $1.8bn Anti-Weaponization Fund. Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche has formally rescinded Donald Trump's proposed $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization fund" ahead of his Senate confirmation hearing. Blanche issued the written order after weeks of negotiations with Republican Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis, who had delayed his nomination as attorney general. Although Blanche had repeatedly said the fund would not proceed, lawmakers wanted formal written confirmation that it had been terminated. The order officially rescinds the May 18, 2026 directive that created the fund, which was intended to compensate Trump's political allies. Blanche also clarified that a separate tax audit immunity provision applies only to claims open at the time of the settlement and does not cover future tax filings. The announcement comes ahead of a Senate Judiciary Committee vote on Blanche's nomination scheduled for Tuesday. Trump has continued to support the fund, saying people charged over the January 6 Capitol attack deserved compensation for the suffering they endured. A spokesperson for Senator John Cornyn confirmed the agreement, while Senator Thom Tillis did not immediately comment.
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