Blanche Says Trump to Drop $1.8 Billion Anti-Weaponization Fund

Summary

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announces the Trump administration will not proceed with a $1.8 billion fund for victims of alleged government weaponization, following bipartisan backlash. The fund was never set up and no claims were filed. Blanche states unequivocally that the fund is not moving forward.

• The Trump administration will not move forward with the planned $1.8 billion fund.
• The fund was intended to compensate victims of alleged government weaponization.
• Bipartisan backlash from both Republican and Democratic lawmakers led to the decision.
• Blanche repeatedly confirms the fund is not proceeding, despite prior court cases and litigation.
• No claims or commissioners were ever established for the fund.
• The announcement was made in response to questioning from reporters.