Trump Drops $1.8 Billion Jan. 6 Compensation Fund as GOP Senators Block AG Pick
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Updated · voiceofemirates.com · Aug 1
Trump Drops $1.8 Billion Jan. 6 Compensation Fund as GOP Senators Block AG Pick
3 articles · Updated · voiceofemirates.com · Aug 1
Summary
At Camp David, Trump said his administration formally agreed not to create a compensation fund for people accused in the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol attack, though he said he personally opposed that decision.
John Cornyn and Thom Tillis forced the reversal by telling the White House they would not support Todd Blanche for attorney general without a written commitment killing the fund.
Hours earlier, Trump had argued on social media that many prosecuted in the attack were still suffering and should be compensated, underscoring his continued support for political allies tied to Jan. 6.
The retreat removes a major obstacle to Blanche's stalled nomination and highlights how Senate Republicans are using confirmation leverage to curb one of Trump's most controversial proposals.