Philadelphia, PA, July 31, 2026 —

President Trump has declared that a proposed $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fund” within an IRS settlement is “dead.” Despite this statement, Trump has continued to defend the intended purpose of the fund.

This development introduces further complications for ongoing negotiations with Republican Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis. The senators are currently withholding their support for the confirmation of Todd Blanche as Attorney General. Their decision hinges on receiving written assurances that the contentious fund will not be implemented.

The “anti-weaponization fund” was reportedly designed to provide compensation to individuals who had been prosecuted by the Justice Department. Reports indicate that this group includes some individuals who participated in the January 6th Capitol attack.

In addition to concerns about the fund, Senators Cornyn and Tillis are also seeking explicit clarification regarding a separate provision. This provision reportedly aims to grant President Trump and his immediate family immunity from tax audits. The senators’ request for written assurances appears to encompass both the fund and the audit immunity clause.

The precise details and the status of the proposed settlement, including the specifics of the fund and the audit immunity provision, remain subjects of negotiation and scrutiny by the senators.



Story summarized from the original created by MARY CLARE JALONICK, SEUNG MIN KIM and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER on www.inquirer.com, see more information here.

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