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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche told a House panel that the Justice Department is "not moving forward" with the $1.776 billion "anti-weaponization" fund. "I will not accept a situation where we get into a bait-and-switch," says Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen.

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Sen. Chris Van Hollen grilled acting Attorney General Blanche over the Trump administration's $1.776 billion "anti-weaponization" fund. "You have to be in complete a bubble," Van Hollen told Anderson about Blanche seemingly not considering January 6 rioters would seek payment from the fund.

Sen. Chris Van Hollen grilled acting Attorney General Blanche over the Trump administration's $1.776 billion "anti-weaponization" fund. "You have to be in complete a bubble," Van Hollen told Anderson about Blanche seemingly not considering January 6 rioters would seek payment from the fund.

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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on anti-weaponization fund: "We're not moving forward with the fund. Period." Grace Meng: "Not moving forward ever?" Blanche: "Correct."

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on anti-weaponization fund: "We're not moving forward with the fund. Period." Grace Meng: "Not moving forward ever?" Blanche: "Correct."

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Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche told Senator John Cornyn that a planned $1.8 billion 'weaponization' fund for Trump allies was 'dead' and had not moved forward, though he acknowledged the underlying agreement had not been formally rescinded

Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche told Senator John Cornyn that a planned $1.8 billion 'weaponization' fund for Trump allies was 'dead' and had not moved forward, though he acknowledged the underlying agreement had not been formally rescinded

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'This is what happens when my Republican colleagues actually stand up on behalf of the American people.' Democratic Senator Elissa Slotkin joins Jake Tapper 🦅 after Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said the DOJ is 'not moving forward' with Trump’s $1.776B 'anti-weaponization' fund.

'This is what happens when my Republican colleagues actually stand up on behalf of the American people.' Democratic Senator Elissa Slotkin joins Jake Tapper 🦅 after Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said the DOJ is 'not moving forward' with Trump’s $1.776B 'anti-weaponization' fund.

The Lead CNN

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The Justice Department announced that as part of the settlement agreement in President Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS, the attorney general is establishing an $1.776 billion "Anti-Weaponization Fund."

The Justice Department announced that as part of the settlement agreement in President Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS, the attorney general is establishing an $1.776 billion "Anti-Weaponization Fund."

ABC News

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Attorney General Todd Blanche says victims should be compensated, but not through the anti-weaponization fund: "I have testified under oath that it's dead...I'm not sure how I can further say that the anti-weaponization fund doesn't exist."

Attorney General Todd Blanche says victims should be compensated, but not through the anti-weaponization fund: "I have testified under oath that it's dead...I'm not sure how I can further say that the anti-weaponization fund doesn't exist."

CSPAN

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Todd Blanche: "I'm the Acting Attorney General. The fact that I used to be President Trump's lawyer is just a fact." Sen. Chris Van Hollen: "Mr. Attorney General, you are acting today like the president's personal attorney. And that's the whole problem."

Todd Blanche: "I'm the Acting Attorney General. The fact that I used to be President Trump's lawyer is just a fact." Sen. Chris Van Hollen: "Mr. Attorney General, you are acting today like the president's personal attorney. And that's the whole problem."

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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche cleared a major hurdle in his push to permanently lead the Justice Department. Sens. John Cornyn of Texas and Thom Tillis of North Carolina said they will officially back Blanche after he put into writing that the DOJ is scrapping a $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund that could have provided settlements to the president’s allies. Ali Rogin has more.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche cleared a major hurdle in his push to permanently lead the Justice Department. Sens. John Cornyn of Texas and Thom Tillis of North Carolina said they will officially back Blanche after he put into writing that the DOJ is scrapping a $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund that could have provided settlements to the president’s allies. Ali Rogin has more.

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Todd Blanche should not be confirmed as Attorney General. We cannot trust that he will not move forward with the $1.8 billion slush fund for pardoned insurrectionists and Trump himself.

Todd Blanche should not be confirmed as Attorney General. We cannot trust that he will not move forward with the $1.8 billion slush fund for pardoned insurrectionists and Trump himself.

Rep. Pramila Jayapal

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We will not let Todd Blanche dismiss or ignore Epstein survivors. In May, he told us he would meet with survivors whose private info was released by the Justice Department. That meeting still isn't scheduled. Senator Chris Van Hollen and I are demanding answers.

We will not let Todd Blanche dismiss or ignore Epstein survivors. In May, he told us he would meet with survivors whose private info was released by the Justice Department. That meeting still isn't scheduled. Senator Chris Van Hollen and I are demanding answers.

Senator Patty Murray

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Acting AG Blanche: "I'm the Acting Attorney General. The fact that I used to be President Trump's lawyer is just a fact." Sen. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD): "Mr. Attorney General, you are acting today like the president's personal attorney. And that's the whole problem."

Acting AG Blanche: "I'm the Acting Attorney General. The fact that I used to be President Trump's lawyer is just a fact." Sen. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD): "Mr. Attorney General, you are acting today like the president's personal attorney. And that's the whole problem."

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Attorney General Todd Blanche said Wednesday that if Congress were to pass a law prohibiting the creation of an anti-weaponization fund, "we would support that, as would the White House." “The president feels very strongly, as do I, that there were people who were victims of a Department of Justice that was absolutely weaponized. And he feels very strongly that he would want to make them whole, as do I,” Blanche said. “But it will not be through the anti-weaponization fund..."

Attorney General Todd Blanche said Wednesday that if Congress were to pass a law prohibiting the creation of an anti-weaponization fund, "we would support that, as would the White House." “The president feels very strongly, as do I, that there were people who were victims of a Department of Justice that was absolutely weaponized. And he feels very strongly that he would want to make them whole, as do I,” Blanche said. “But it will not be through the anti-weaponization fund..."

CBS News

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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said that the Trump administration is backing down from establishing a $1.8 billion "Anti-Weaponization Fund" to benefit allies of President Trump following heavy pressure from Republican congressional leadership.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said that the Trump administration is backing down from establishing a $1.8 billion "Anti-Weaponization Fund" to benefit allies of President Trump following heavy pressure from Republican congressional leadership.

ABC News

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Pres. Trump's so-called "anti-weaponization" fund was a key issue behind a GOP Senate rebellion against the president, and acting attorney general Todd Blanche was the public face of it. But some Republicans chose not to kill the fund with legislation. The question is why.

Pres. Trump's so-called "anti-weaponization" fund was a key issue behind a GOP Senate rebellion against the president, and acting attorney general Todd Blanche was the public face of it. But some Republicans chose not to kill the fund with legislation. The question is why.

Anderson Cooper 360°

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🚨Update: The Second Amendment is not a second-class right,” said U.S. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche. “This Department of Justice is ending the weaponization of federal authority against law-abiding gun owners.”

🚨Update: The Second Amendment is not a second-class right,” said U.S. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche. “This Department of Justice is ending the weaponization of federal authority against law-abiding gun owners.”

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Democratic Sen. Chris Coons says his Republican colleagues should know better than to confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general and he has "no confidence" Blanche won't revive the so-called "anti-weaponization" fund once confirmed.

Democratic Sen. Chris Coons says his Republican colleagues should know better than to confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general and he has "no confidence" Blanche won't revive the so-called "anti-weaponization" fund once confirmed.

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44,467 views • 1 month ago

GOP Sen. Cornyn: “I believe you have said that the weaponization fund is a moot issue. Is that your position?” Blanche: “The weaponization fund is dead. It’s not moving forward.”

GOP Sen. Cornyn: “I believe you have said that the weaponization fund is a moot issue. Is that your position?” Blanche: “The weaponization fund is dead. It’s not moving forward.”

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BLANCHE: We are not moving forward with the weaponization fund. Period. MENG: Could we get that in writing? BLANCHE: I'm telling you it's not progressing MENG: We hope to see this in writing BLANCHE: I think there will be a transcript of what I say here

BLANCHE: We are not moving forward with the weaponization fund. Period. MENG: Could we get that in writing? BLANCHE: I'm telling you it's not progressing MENG: We hope to see this in writing BLANCHE: I think there will be a transcript of what I say here

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Welker: "Can you pledge that the Justice Department will act independently of the White House?" Todd Blanche: "No, I am not going to pledge that — and no Attorney General should ever pledge that."

Welker: "Can you pledge that the Justice Department will act independently of the White House?" Todd Blanche: "No, I am not going to pledge that — and no Attorney General should ever pledge that."

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Sen. Cornyn: Is it your position that the weaponization fund is a 'moot issue'? Acting AG Todd Blanche: Yes, because it's not moving forward. Cornyn: But the settlement agreement remains as it was originally? Blanche: Well... yes. I suppose if Trump's counsel sought to enforce it, they could, including... including the weaponization fund.

Sen. Cornyn: Is it your position that the weaponization fund is a 'moot issue'? Acting AG Todd Blanche: Yes, because it's not moving forward. Cornyn: But the settlement agreement remains as it was originally? Blanche: Well... yes. I suppose if Trump's counsel sought to enforce it, they could, including... including the weaponization fund.

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