Full Breakdown
Todd Blanche Nomination Stalled Amid IRS Settlement Dispute
7/31/2026, 12:31:12 AM
Core Event: Senate Delay on Attorney General Nomination
The Senate vote on Todd Blanche’s nomination for Attorney General was postponed after Senators John Cornyn of Texas and Thom Tillis of North Carolina declined to cast a “yes” vote. Their refusal is tied to unresolved questions about former President Donald Trump’s settlement with the Internal Revenue Service, which granted audit-immunity to Trump and his family and allegedly created a nearly $1.8 billion fund for allies who feel they have been targeted for supporting the president.
Background: IRS Audit-Immunity Deal and Alleged Slush Fund
According to the New Republic commentary, the settlement gave Trump and his relatives protection from future IRS audits. The same source claims the agreement also established a “slush fund” of roughly $1.8 billion intended for Trump allies who claim they have been attacked for their loyalty. Justice Department staffers and White House officials have reportedly continued to promise some form of payment to these allies, despite Blanche’s public testimony that the fund is not “moving forward.”
Senators’ Stance: Cornyn and Tillis Block Vote
Senator Cornyn has repeatedly asked the Justice Department for written confirmation that the alleged fund is defunct, and both he and Senator Tillis are maintaining a “no” position until such confirmation is provided and limits on Trump’s audit-immunity deal are clarified. Their opposition has effectively stalled the confirmation process.
Official Statements & Responses
The post reflects Trump’s willingness to manipulate the nomination timeline in response to the senators’ objections.
Verbatim Quotes
“Todd Blanche is a STAR, and everyone knows it! He has the potential to go down as one of the Greatest Attorney Generals of All Time,” — Trump
