The Department of Justice (DOJ) has responded to comments made by Senator Dick Durbin regarding acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's remarks about a $1.8 billion compensation fund associated with Donald Trump. Senator Durbin claimed that Blanche admitted the fund was a 'mistake' during a private meeting. Durbin stated that he urged Blanche to document this admission for credibility. Following Durbin's comments, the DOJ's Rapid Response account suggested that the senator misinterpreted Blanche's statements and emphasized that the acting attorney general looks forward to addressing questions in a public forum. The compensation fund was intended to assist Trump allies who allege wrongful persecution by previous administrations, but it faced bipartisan criticism, leading to the DOJ's announcement that it would not proceed with the fund. However, Blanche has not yet confirmed the cancellation in writing.
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DOJ Responds to Senator Durbin's Claim on Todd Blanche's Comments
The DOJ has disputed claims made by Senator Dick Durbin that acting Attorney General Todd Blanche called a $1.8 billion compensation fund a 'mistake.' The DOJ stated that Durbin misinterpreted Blanche's comments during a private meeting. The fund, aimed at compensating Trump allies, faced significant criticism, resulting in the DOJ's decision to not move forward with it.
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DOJ Disputes Durbin’s Claim Todd Blanche Called Trump Compensation Fund a Mistake
DOJ Responds to Senator Durbin's Claim on Todd Blanche's Comments