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Billion Dollar Fund Stalls AG Confirmation | Boise News
A nearly $2 billion settlement fund tied to Trump’s IRS lawsuit is sparking a political firestorm, with Trump claiming it’s for “great American Patriots” wronged by the Biden administration—especially January 6 participants. But two key Republican senators are blocking the confirmation of Trump’s former lawyer, Todd Blanche, as attorney general unless the fund is officially shut down. Senator Thom Tillis calls it a “legal and political albatross,” insisting those involved in the Capitol riot are criminals, not victims. Trump says the fund is “dead” but regrets it, believing the protesters…
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