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Trump's $1.8B Fund Stalls Blanche Confirmation | Jersey News
A $1.8 billion settlement fund tied to Trump’s $10 billion IRS lawsuit is sparking a political firestorm, with Trump defending it as compensation for “great American Patriots” wronged by the Biden administration—especially January 6 defendants. Senators Cornyn and Tillis are blocking Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche’s confirmation until the fund is formally shut down, calling it a misuse of taxpayer money and a “legal and political albatross.” Trump counters that these individuals were “horribly abused” and threatens to leave Blanche in an acting role if confirmed. Meanwhile, a Florida…
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