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Blanche, newly confirmed as AG, says 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' still dead

Newly confirmed Attorney General Todd Blanche reiterated that the Justice Department's "Anti-Weaponization Fund" will not be revived.

Blanche, newly confirmed as AG, says 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' still dead

During his first press conference as Attorney General, Todd Blanche stated that the Justice Department's proposed Anti-Weaponization Fund will not be revived. However, he also suggested there could be alternative ways to compensate those who claim to be victims of weaponization under the Biden administration. Blanche explained that he has previously testified under oath that the fund is dead, both in written declarations and sworn statements.

Despite this, he indicated that if Congress were to pass legislation, the department would support it. At the same time, Blanche emphasized that the department would explore other means to provide compensation to alleged victims, as President Trump has expressed his desire to do so.

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