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Blanche Kills Billion-Dollar Fund | Montpelier News
Attorney General Todd Blanche has officially killed a $1.8 billion fund meant to pay political allies, clearing a major legislative hurdle after weeks of pressure from Republican senators who had blocked his nomination. The fund, tied to an IRS settlement and originally backed by President Trump, faced bipartisan backlash over its potential link to January 6th events. With Senate confirmation now in sight, Blanche’s Justice Department issued a formal order declaring the fund dead — no money ever moved, no claims processed. Meanwhile, the controversial tax immunity granted to Trump and his…
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