Trump Calls for $1.8 Billion Fund Over Blanche Attorney General Fight

New York Times Saturday 01 August 2026, 20:14 UTC By Mark Walker 1 min read

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President Trump departing for Bedminster, N.J. Over the weekend, Mr. Trump raised the prospect of resurrecting a $1.8 billion supporter fund as negotiations stalled over Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general.

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