Blanche’s Nomination Stalled by Fund Dispute | Madison News

The nomination of Todd Blanche as acting Attorney General hangs in the balance over a $1.8 billion fund Trump created, with Senator John Cornyn demanding written guarantees it won’t be revived — a move that could anger Trump and jeopardize Blanche’s approval. Trump has even suggested delaying Blanche’s confirmation until Cornyn and Thom Tillis are out of office, while defending the fund as targeting victims of the Biden administration, not himself. Cornyn insists on clear assurances that tax immunity in the settlement applies only to past investigations, not future ones — a stance that puts Blanche in a tough spot. Trump’s social media attacks suggest personal animosity, but Cornyn denies it, calling the opposition purely about policy. This high-stakes political chess match could determine Blanche’s fate — and the future of the controversial fund. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/58c5c31728829817