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Trump Threatens AG Nominee Withdrawal, Announces $1.8B Jan 6 Fund

8/1/2026

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President Donald Trump said on Thursday that $1.8 billion will be given to convicted January 6 insurrectionists as a fund for “American Patriots” targeted by the Biden administration, not for himself.
He called Todd Blanche a star who could become the greatest Attorney General.
Trump said Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Thom Tillis (R-NC) refused to vote for Blanche, ending their careers.
He warned he would withdraw Blanche’s nomination if they did not act.

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President Donald Trump said on Thursday that $1.8 billion will be given to convicted January 6 insurrectionists as a fund for “American Patriots” targeted by the Biden administration, not for himself.
He called Todd Blanche a star who could become the greatest Attorney General.
Trump said Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Thom Tillis (R-NC) refused to vote for Blanche, ending their careers.
He warned he would withdraw Blanche’s nomination if they did not act.