Todd Blanche Confirms Anti-Weaponization Fund is No Longer Active
Todd Blanche, recently confirmed as attorney general, held his first press conference where he confirmed that the Justice Department's Anti-Weaponization Fund will not be reinstated. This announcement follows President Donald Trump's earlier remarks indicating that the fund's future was up to Blanche.
The fund, which was intended to provide $1.776 billion in compensation to individuals claiming wrongful targeting by the Biden administration, was declared inactive by Blanche prior to his confirmation. His statement was influenced by two Republican senators who required this assurance for their support of his nomination.
During the press conference, Blanche reiterated his position on the fund's status, emphasizing that it does not exist. He also indicated that the department is open to exploring other methods to compensate those who allege they were victims of weaponization under the previous administration, aligning with Trump's sentiments on the matter.
