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Trump Threatens $1.8 B Fund Revival Over AG Confirmation

8/1/2026

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Trump Threatens Fund

Donald Trump warned John Cornyn and Thom Tillis on August 1, 2026 $1.8 billion fund would be revived unless they confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general.
Critics note revived fund would channel money to Jan 6 rioters and other Trump allies, rewarding political violence.
Trump said the fund would compensate people whose lives were “unfairly and illegally destroyed”.
They also demanded the Justice Department restrict a tax-immunity addendum covering Trump and family investigations.

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Trump Pressures Senators

President Donald Trump warned John Cornyn and Thom Tillis on Aug 1, 2026 that $1.8 billion fund would be revived unless they confirmed Todd Blanche attorney general.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged the Senate to confirm Todd Blanche before the August recess, signaling senior Republican backing for the nominee.
Trump pressured the senators, saying he would keep Blanche acting.
Senators Cornyn and Tillis demanded assurance the fund not be reestablished.

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Trump Threatens Fund

Donald Trump warned John Cornyn and Thom Tillis on August 1, 2026 $1.8 billion fund would be revived unless they confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general.
Critics note revived fund would channel money to Jan 6 rioters and other Trump allies, rewarding political violence.
Trump said the fund would compensate people whose lives were “unfairly and illegally destroyed”.
They also demanded the Justice Department restrict a tax-immunity addendum covering Trump and family investigations.

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