Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche issues order rescinding "anti-weaponization fund"

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche issued an order Sunday evening formally rescinding plans to create a $1.8 billion fund meant to compensate allies of President Trump.The order came after weeks of negotiations with Republican Sens. Thom Tillis and John Cornyn, who were threatening to block Blanche's confirmation for the permanent position to lead the Justice Department."The Attorney General's May 18, 2026 Order establishing the Anti-Weaponization Fund ('Fund') is rescinded and shall have no force or effect," the order states."For the avoidance of doubt, nothing in this Order is intended to contradict or otherwise be contrary to prior representations by the Department of Justice that the Fund is not operative. No Members were appointed; no funds were transferred; no process for receiving claims was established; no claims were paid.