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Donald Trump’s nominee for attorney general, Todd Blanche, said late Sunday he is formally rescinding the president’s $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fund,” after Senate Republicans threatened to block his nomination over the controversial agreement.
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“My team and I have met with committee members and Senators over the past several weeks and addressed any concerns or outstanding questions,” Blanche posted on X. “We have enjoyed good faith discussions, and as a result issue the following order and update with regard to the May IRS settlement. The Department always welcomes and appreciates productive engagement with all members of Congress.”
A spokesperson for GOP Sen. John Cornyn also said Sunday night that the Texas Republican reached an agreement with the Justice Department over the so-called anti-weaponization fund and the president’s settlement with the IRS.
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A formal, written deal had been a key demand from Cornyn and GOP Sen. Thom Tillis for them to back Blanche’s confirmation. Last week, the Senate Judiciary Committee postponed the panel’s vote on Blanche’s nomination, which needs both senators’ support to advance.
“Sen. Cornyn has reached an agreement with the Department of Justice, which will be issuing a formal order permanently terminating the anti-weaponization fund and making clear in a binding written document that the scope of the audit settlement is limited to only the plaintiffs, including the President, and the IRS,” said Natalie Yezbick, Cornyn’s spokesperson.
This is a developing story and will be updated.