US DOJ: Trump Slush Fund Rescinded by Todd Blanche Order

• Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche posted a signed order rescinding the Anti-Weaponization Fund on Sunday night.
• The fund was established by Blanche earlier this year as part of a deal to drop Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS.
• The Senate Judiciary Committee has rescheduled its vote on Blanche's confirmation for Tuesday, with him likely to be confirmed.
• The rescinding of the fund sets a precedent for more transparent and formalized arrangements between the Department of Justice and high-profile individuals.

The order reads, 'The Attorney General's May 18, 2026 Order establishing the Anti-Weaponization Fund ('Fund') is rescinded and shall have no force or effect.'

Late Sunday night, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche posted a signed order to X rescinding the Anti-Weaponization Fund. This move rescinds the Trump slush fund, though its legal finality is disputed by some, as President Trump did not sign the order, which was personally created by Blanche earlier this year as part of a deal to drop Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS over the leak of his tax returns.

The order reads, 'The Attorney General's May 18, 2026 Order establishing the Anti-Weaponization Fund ('Fund') is rescinded and shall have no force or effect.' This written commitment was a key demand from Senators Cornyn and Tillis, who had been pushing for a formalized arrangement.

The Senate Judiciary Committee has rescheduled its vote on Blanche's confirmation for Tuesday. While he is likely to be confirmed, the end of the slush fund may not be as significant as it seems.

The Anti-Weaponization Fund was established by Blanche in May 2026 as part of a deal with Trump. The fund was intended to provide immunity from tax audits for Trump, but its scope was later expanded to include other plaintiffs. This expansion raised concerns about the potential for abuse and the lack of transparency.

The rescinding of the fund is seen as a victory for Senators Cornyn and Tillis, who had been pushing for greater accountability and transparency in the Department of Justice's dealings with high-profile individuals. The order also affirms the limits of Trump's tax audit immunity, narrowing it to the original plaintiffs.

The rescinding of the Anti-Weaponization Fund sets a precedent for more transparent and formalized arrangements between the Department of Justice and high-profile individuals. This development may have implications for future settlements and agreements, particularly in cases where there are concerns about abuse or lack of transparency.

Lawyers should watch this development closely, as it may signal a shift towards greater accountability and transparency in the Department of Justice's dealings with high-profile individuals.

Lawyers should watch for the potential implications of this development on future settlements and agreements between the Department of Justice and high-profile individuals, as it may set a precedent for more transparent and formalized arrangements.

Source: Original reporting via The Trump Slush Fund Is Dead. Long Live The Trump Slush Fund.