Republicans Back Blanche for Attorney General Following Reversal on Trump’s Anti-Weaponization Fund

Todd Blanche said he is formally rescinding his establishment of President Donald Trump's so-called "Anti-Weaponization Fund."

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Todd Blanche announced the formal withdrawal of his plan to establish President Donald Trump’s “Anti-Weaponization Fund,” a move that immediately strengthened his position among key Republican lawmakers evaluating his fitness for the attorney general post. The reversal appeared designed to address concerns from party officials about the initiative’s scope and implications.

Following Blanche’s announcement, prominent Republicans indicated they would back his confirmation as the nation’s top law enforcement official. The shift represented a significant development in Blanche’s vetting process as Trump’s nominee for the role, which requires Senate approval.

Blanche, a lawyer with experience in Trump’s legal matters, had previously outlined plans for the fund as part of his broader policy agenda. The decision to rescind the establishment of the initiative removed a potential obstacle to his confirmation hearings before the Senate.

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