Greenville Spartanburg Asheville Anderson, SC, July 31, 2026 —

President Donald Trump is actively campaigning for the confirmation of Todd Blanche to the position of attorney general, a nomination that has encountered significant opposition from within the Republican party.

The confirmation process has been stalled by two Republican senators, John Cornyn and Thom Tillis. Their primary objection is rooted in the “anti-weaponization fund,” and they are demanding its official elimination in writing before they will consent to Blanche’s nomination.

While President Trump has asserted that the “anti-weaponization fund” is no longer active, Senators Cornyn and Tillis have expressed skepticism, indicating that verbal assurances are insufficient. They require a concrete, written commitment to the fund’s dissolution.

Adding further complexity to the situation, the administration has initiated an appeal against a recent court ruling. This ruling pertains to both the “anti-weaponization fund” and the matter of President Trump’s tax immunity.

The ongoing disagreement highlights a division over the “anti-weaponization fund” and its implications, posing a continued hurdle for Todd Blanche’s pursuit of the attorney general role.



Story summarized from the original created by Stetson Miller on www.foxcarolina.com, see more information here.

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