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Backlash over Trump's $1.776 billion fund tests Blanche's bid for US attorney general
- A proposed $1.776 billion "Anti‑Weaponization Fund" tied to Trump's IRS settlement has been called a "slush fund," temporarily blocked by a judge and sparked outrage from Senate Republicans.
- Acting AG Todd Blanche has moved quickly to align the DOJ with Trump — pursuing charges and investigations (e.g., Comey, Brennan) and removing some Jan. 6 press releases.
- A federal judge tossed a human‑smuggling case after citing Blanche's public remarks as tainting the prosecution, raising concerns about DOJ politicization and complicating his confirmation.
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