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Trump fund fight stalls AG nominee Blanche's confirmation

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Senator Thom Tillis has stated that Todd Blanche's nomination for Attorney General will not proceed due to ongoing disputes over President Trump's "anti-weaponization" fund. Tillis cited Trump's recent comments as evidence that the fund, intended for individuals perceived as victims of political persecution, is not definitively defunct. This development escalates a conflict between the White House and certain Senate Republicans regarding the fund's status. AI

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Trump fund fight stalls AG nominee Blanche's confirmation

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Ben Berkowitz ·

    Tillis says Blanche won't be confirmed as AG amid Trump fund fight

    <p>Sen. Thom Tillis said Saturday morning that new <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/07/31/trump-blanche-doj-anti-weaponization-fund-dead" target="_blank">comments by President Trump</a> about his <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/05/20/trump-anti-weaponization-fund-judgment-…

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