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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Andrew Feinberg

Trump defends Jan. 6 compensation plan in furious attack on GOP critics

Donald Trump Todd Blanche John Cornyn
  • Donald Trump publicly criticized Republican Senator John Cornyn for blocking the nomination of Todd Blanche as Attorney General.
  • Trump accused Cornyn of opposing a $1.776 billion 'weaponization' fund, intended to compensate individuals prosecuted under Democrats, out of spite after Trump endorsed Cornyn's primary opponent.
  • The 'weaponization' fund, which Trump supports for what he calls 'American Patriots' from January 6, is a central point of contention, despite Blanche having previously stated the plan was 'dead'.
  • Senators Cornyn and Thom Tillis are also objecting to Blanche's nomination due to concerns over his purported role in immunizing Trump and his family from IRS audits.
  • Trump threatened to temporarily withdraw Blanche's nomination if the senators do not approve him, stating he would keep Blanche as acting Attorney General regardless of Senate action.

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Trump unleashes early morning ‘weaponization’ rant against Todd Blanche holdout: ‘Shocking and disgusting’

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