Blanche’s Fund Rejection Clears Path | Raleigh News

Raleigh News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 4, 2026 · 1m

Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination is finally moving forward after a tense standoff with Republican senators over a controversial $1.8 billion fund for Trump allies allegedly targeted by politically motivated prosecutions. Blanche issued a firm statement declaring the fund “beyond any doubt, does not exist,” clarifying no money was ever moved or claims processed. Senators Cornyn and Tillis had demanded written assurance — which he delivered — while also pressing about tax immunity for Trump and his family, which the Justice Department clarified applies only to existing claims, not…