Blanche seeks distance from 'anti-weaponization' fund questions: 'It was never set up'

In a stark admission, Attorney General Todd Blanche has once again declared that a key proposal to combat government overreach is "dead." The "anti-weaponization" fund, which Blanche initially introduced before later withdrawing it, aimed to prevent the Department of Justice from misusing its powers. Despite the Attorney General's repeated denials of reviving the proposal, the move has sparked concerns among civil liberties advocates who fear that the DOJ may continue to wield its authority unchecked. As the agency pursues high-profile indictments, including a recent crackdown on sham marriages, Blanche's stance on the fund has left many wondering what the future holds for accountability within the justice system.

Attorney General Todd Blanche again said Wednesday the “anti-weaponization” fund he proposed, then later revoked, is “dead.” During a press conference on the Department of Justice (DOJ) securing indictments of 11 individuals charged with orchestrating sham marriages, Blanche took issue with a reporter’s question on whether he would seek again to establish the fund.  “I...