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Trump pledges to pursue ‘anti-weaponisation’ fund amid Blanche standoff

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President Trump has announced his intention to establish an 'anti-weaponisation' fund, a move he intends to pursue should his nominee for attorney general, Todd Blanche, fail to secure Senate confirmation. The proposal links the creation of this controversial fund directly to the outcome of the confirmation process for his top justice official.

The initiative represents a significant escalation in the administration's efforts to reshape the Department of Justice. By conditioning the fund's pursuit on the approval of his cabinet pick, the president has signaled a firm stance on his legislative and personnel priorities, setting the stage for a potential standoff with lawmakers over the scope and oversight of federal legal institutions.

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