Trump's Confirmation Battle
Trump Urges Todd Blanche's Confirmation Amid Senate Holdout Over Anti-Weaponization Fund
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President Donald Trump is pushing Republican senators to confirm Todd Blanche as his next attorney general, renewing his call after two GOP lawmakers threatened to block the nomination KPLCTV. The standoff centers on a proposed "anti-weaponization fund" — a pool of money that would pay out people who claim they were wrongly targeted by the government KCRG.
Sens. John Cornyn (R-TX) and Thom Tillis (R-NC) blocked Blanche's confirmation vote, demanding the administration put in writing that it would scrap the fund WSMV. Blanche has said the fund is being abandoned, but so far nothing has been committed to paper KWCH.
Two GOP Senators Put Blanche Nomination on Ice
Cornyn and Tillis made a rare move — blocking a nomination from their own party's president. Their demand is simple: get the commitment in writing. The "anti-weaponization fund" would compensate defendants and alleged victims of what they call government overreach KCTV5. The two senators want that program gone before they vote yes.
Blanche told senators the administration has no plans to move forward with the fund. But Cornyn and Tillis say a verbal promise is not enough WEAU. Without a written commitment, they say they will not allow the confirmation to proceed. That standoff stalled the vote entirely.
Trump Fires Back, Calls for Immediate Confirmation
Trump did not stay quiet. He went directly after the holdout senators and urged the full Republican caucus to confirm Blanche right away KLTV. The president has backed Blanche throughout the process, calling the delays unnecessary.
The push comes after what sources described as "a day of threats" from the two senators WCAX. Trump's renewed pressure signals he sees the Blanche confirmation as urgent. Blanche, who previously served as Trump's personal defense lawyer, is the president's pick to lead the Justice Department.
Anti-Weaponization Fund Becomes the Sticking Point
The proposed fund sits at the center of the dispute. Critics say it would reward people who claim the government unfairly targeted them — including potentially Trump allies MYSUNCOAST. Cornyn and Tillis argue the fund is improper and want it killed before Blanche takes over the Justice Department.
Trump has also appealed a court ruling that went against the fund, as well as a ruling tied to his tax immunity deal WFSB. That appeal keeps the legal fight alive even as Blanche claims the administration is walking away from the program.
What Comes Next for the Blanche Nomination
The confirmation remains on hold as long as Cornyn and Tillis refuse to budge. Senate Republicans hold a narrow majority, which means just two defections can stall a vote WECT. The White House faces a choice: put the promise in writing or find another path forward.
Without Blanche confirmed, the Justice Department continues to operate without a permanent leader. Trump's push may increase pressure on the two senators, but as of now, no written commitment has been made WTOK. The standoff could extend further if neither side backs down.
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