Blanche Formally Rescinds Anti-Weaponization Fund Ahead of His Confirmation Vote

This comes just two days before the Senate Judiciary Committee is scheduled to vote on his nomination for attorney general.

Todd Blanche, the acting attorney general nominated to lead the Department of Justice, testifies during his confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, on July 15, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche issued an order on Aug. 2 formally rescinding President Donald Trump’s $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund ahead of his nomination hearing.

“My team and I have met with committee members and Senators over the past several weeks and addressed any concerns or outstanding questions,” Blanche said in a post on X.

“We have enjoyed good faith discussions, and as a result issue the following order and update with regard to the May IRS settlement,” he said of the Department of Justice fund created to compensate victims of “weaponization and lawfare” that a court deemed to be improper.

This story is developing and will be updated with additional details.