Todd Blanche formally withdraws Trump's 'anti-weaponisation' fund plan
Two Republican senators wanted a written guarantee that Trump would not revive a controversial proposal.
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"This Order establishes, beyond any doubt, that there is no Fund."
— Todd Blanche , Politician
"I did consider Blanche, who is Trump's former personal lawyer, to be qualified for the attorney general job."
— Thom Tillis , Politician
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Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Republican senator from Texas.
Thom Tillis is a United States Senator from North Carolina.
Todd Blanche is the nominee for attorney general and a former personal lawyer to Donald Trump.
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Two Republican senators wanted a written guarantee that Trump would not revive a controversial proposal.
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