Tillis says Blanche won't be confirmed as AG amid Trump fund fight

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  • Why it matters: Tillis's comment escalates the fight between the White House and holdout Senate Republicans over whether Trump's fund for people he considers victims of political persecution is…
  • What they're saying: " Despite comments as late as yesterday that the fund is dead, President Trump clearly intends to resurrect the payout pot for punks either by inappropriately establishing another…

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Sen. Thom Tillis said Saturday morning that new comments by President Trump about his "anti-weaponization" fund mean that attorney general nominee Todd Blanche won't be confirmed by the Senate next week.

Why it matters: Tillis's comment escalates the fight between the White House and holdout Senate Republicans over whether Trump's fund for people he considers victims of political persecution is dead or not.


What they're saying: "Despite comments as late as yesterday that the fund is dead, President Trump clearly intends to resurrect the payout pot for punks either by inappropriately establishing another bogus fund or pushing Congress to vote for a bill that the majority of Republicans in the Senate would be against," Tillis (R-N.C.) posted to X.

  • "It's unfortunate that Todd Blanche, who I consider qualified for the job, will not be confirmed because of this reversal. Hopefully, we can resolve this by Tuesday."

For the record: The White House was not immediately available to comment on Tillis's remarks.

Editor's note: This is a developing story.

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  • • Senator Tillis is blocking Todd Blanche's Attorney General confirmation due to disputes over President Trump's anti-weaponization fund.

  • • The fund aims to provide payouts to individuals targeted by political persecution.

  • • Senate Republicans demand certainty that the administration will not revive the fund through alternative methods.
Context
The nomination was briefly cleared after Blanche rescinded the fund but has stalled again due to Trump's public interest in the payout mechanism. This clash highlights internal Republican tension regarding executive power and fiscal strategy.

Christian Perspective
The pursuit of justice for those persecuted by a corrupt state is a biblical mandate. However, leaders must ensure that resources are managed with integrity to avoid the appearance of impropriety. True justice requires protecting the innocent from the weaponization of government institutions.

Implications
The fight over this fund reflects a desperate need to protect patriots from a hostile administrative state. If the government continues to target believers and conservatives, the nation faces spiritual and social decay. Restoring the rule of law is essential to protecting the traditional American way of life.

Broader Trends
This conflict illustrates the intense struggle to dismantle the deep state and its weaponized legal apparatus. It also shows the friction between populist America First leadership and established legislative structures. The battle is part of a larger war to reclaim national sovereignty from globalist influences.

Takeaway
Support leaders who fight to end the political persecution of patriots. Prioritize the protection of the family and the faith from state-sponsored hostility. Maintain a focus on America First principles to ensure the nation remains a bastion for Christian values.

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