Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche formally rescinded President Donald Trump's $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund late Sunday, clearing a path for his confirmation after weeks of Republican resistance. The order rescinds the May 18 directive that established the fund as part of a settlement stemming from Trump's lawsuit against the IRS.
The move followed negotiations with Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis, who conditioned their support for Blanche on eliminating the fund. Blanche's order confirmed that no members were appointed, no funds transferred, and no claims paid under the program. It also limited a tax audit immunity provision to retroactive application only, offering no protection against future examinations.
The Senate Judiciary Committee is scheduled to vote on Blanche's nomination on Tuesday, two days after the announcement.