Acting AG Rescinds $1.8 Billion ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’ Amidst Senate Negotiations
Detroit, MI, August 2, 2026 — Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has rescinded a $1.8 billion fund that had been designated for Donald Trump’s political allies. The fund,…
Detroit, MI, August 2, 2026 —
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has rescinded a $1.8 billion fund that had been designated for Donald Trump’s political allies. The fund, described as an “anti-weaponization fund,” was intended to provide financial compensation to individuals facing charges connected to the January 6th Capitol attack.
The decision to withdraw the fund was made following negotiations with two Republican senators. These senators had been instrumental in blocking Blanche’s nomination for the position of Attorney General. The specifics of the negotiations were not detailed in the provided information.
In a related clarification, Blanche’s order addressed tax audit immunity for former President Donald Trump and his family. The order stipulates that any such immunity is strictly retroactive, applying only to past tax filings. It explicitly states that this immunity does not extend to or cover future tax filings.
The amount of the fund was $1.8 billion. The stated purpose of the fund was to compensate individuals charged in connection with the January 6th Capitol attack. The rescission of the fund follows negotiations with two Republican senators who had opposed Blanche’s Attorney General nomination. The tax audit immunity for Trump and his family was confirmed to be retroactive only, not applicable to future filings.
Story summarized from the original created by Mary Clare Jalonick And Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press on www.clickondetroit.com, see more information here.
