Trump defends Jan. 6 compensation plan in furious attack on GOP critics

Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleTrump speaks to the press, flanked by his then attorney Todd Blanche after he was convicted in his criminal trial at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City, on May 30, 2024 (AFP/Getty)Donald Trump publicly criticized Republican Senator John Cornyn for blocking the nomination of Todd Blanche as Attorney General. Trump accused Cornyn of opposing a $1.776 billion 'weaponization' fund, intended to compensate individuals prosecuted under Democrats, out of spite after Trump endorsed Cornyn's primary opponent. The 'weaponization' fund, which Trump supports for what he calls 'American Patriots' from January 6, is a central point of contention, despite Blanche having previously stated the plan was 'dead'. Senators Cornyn and Thom Tillis are also objecting to Blanche's nomination due to concerns over his purported role in immunizing Trump and his family from IRS audits. Trump threatened to temporarily withdraw Blanche's nomination if the senators do not approve him, stating he would keep Blanche as acting Attorney General regardless of Senate action. In fullTrump unleashes early morning ‘weaponization’ rant against Todd Blanche holdout: ‘Shocking and disgusting’More bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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