Trump poses ultimatum on Blanche, will push for "anti-weaponization fund" if AG not confirmed
President Trump has issued an ultimatum to Senators Thom Tillis and John Cornyn, threatening to push for an 'anti-weaponization fund' if they do not confirm Todd Blanche as Attorney General. The senators oppose the fund, which would compensate individuals claiming political persecution.
Why it matters
This highlights ongoing tensions between the executive branch and legislative members regarding cabinet appointments and controversial fiscal policies.
President Trump delivered an ultimatum to Sens. Thom Tillis and John Cornyn on Saturday, telling them to stop stalling on confirming Todd Blanche as attorney general or he would push again to make his "anti-weaponization fund" a reality.Tillis and Cornyn have refused to vote for Blanche as the full-time attorney general unless it is put in writing that Mr. Trump will no longer pursue the "anti-weaponization fund," a nearly $1.8 billion fund to pay people who claim they were politically persecuted, which was announced in May as part of a settlement to resolve Mr. Trump's lawsuit against the IRS and Treasury Department.On Saturday morning, Mr.
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