Todd Blanche’s last-ditch effort to save AG confirmation draws scrutiny

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4 Aug 2026 • 9:28 AM MYT
The Independent
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Todd Blanche’s last-ditch effort to save AG confirmation draws scrutiny

  • Republican senators appeared satisfied with Todd Blanche's latest efforts to clarify issues regarding his attorney general confirmation.
  • Blanche rescinded an order establishing an “Anti-Weaponization Fund,” which critics had labeled a “slush fund” for allies.
  • He also issued a statement clarifying the scope of a deal that granted Donald Trump, his family and businesses immunity from existing IRS investigations.
  • Democratic critics and legal experts argue Blanche's statements are “laughably flimsy” and raise more questions than they answer.
  • Concerns persist that similar funds could be created in the future, and the tax immunity deal for Trump's family remains largely intact.

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