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Trump’s AG Gambit and the Weaponization Fund | Dayton News
Trump’s nominee for Attorney General, Todd Blanche, may be temporarily sidelined as part of a political maneuver—his name could be pulled and re-submitted after key blocking senators, Cornyn and Tillis, leave office in January. The hold-up centers on a $1.8 billion “weaponization fund” Trump pushed, with senators demanding written assurances it won’t be used. Blanche insists it’s dead, but they want more guarantees. Complicating matters is a potential tax immunity deal for Trump and allies, which Cornyn says shouldn’t grant special treatment over regular taxpayers. Blanche remains acting AG…
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