Trump ups pressure on Senate GOP in Blanche fight, vows ‘anti-weaponization’ fund revival

President Trump renewed criticism regarding the delayed confirmation of Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche. He warned that he might maintain Blanche in the interim position and revive the controversial $1.776 billion anti-weaponization fund. Trump specifically called out Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis over the situation. This move increases pressure on the Senate GOP as the President puts the anti-weaponization fund back on the table to challenge the current confirmation process for the role.