Blanche, one of Trump’s most trusted legal aides, confirmed in writing that US$1.8bn settlement for US president’s allies was scrapped.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has issued a formal order terminating President Donald Trump’s $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fund” to compensate his political allies

Todd Blanche has issued an order formally rescinding plans to create a $1.8 billion fund meant to compensate allies of Trump.