Trump vows to keep Blanche as acting AG, pushes fund

On August 1, 2026, President Trump announced he will keep Todd Blanche as acting attorney general despite Senate opposition. He also pledged to push for a $1.8 billion Department of Justice fund, which he calls an 'anti-weaponization' fund. Trump criticized Republican senators who blocked Blanche's nomination, calling them 'rogue' and vowing to fight for the fund. The move escalates a feud between Trump and some GOP senators over the nomination.