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Trump Threatens to Pull Blanche Nomination Amid $1.8 B Fund Dispute

8/1/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social on July 30, 2026 that he may pull Todd Blanche’s nomination until Senators John Cornyn (TX) and Thom Tillis (NC) leave office.
Cornyn and Tillis refused to vote “yes” on Blanche, insisting on written proof that the settlement will not create a $1.776 billion fund or grant audit immunity.
Trump posted on July 31, 2026 that the disputed $1.8 billion fund should compensate “great American Patriots” harmed by President Biden.

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social on July 30, 2026 that he may pull Todd Blanche’s nomination until Senators John Cornyn (TX) and Thom Tillis (NC) leave office.
Cornyn and Tillis refused to vote “yes” on Blanche, insisting on written proof that the settlement will not create a $1.776 billion fund or grant audit immunity.
Trump posted on July 31, 2026 that the disputed $1.8 billion fund should compensate “great American Patriots” harmed by President Biden.