# Blanche Battle Over Tax Immunity Fund | Johannesburg News

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Published: 2026-08-01T18:52:59+00:00
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President Trump is escalating pressure on holdout Republican senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis to support the confirmation of Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche, threatening to revive a controversial $1.8 billion “Anti-Weaponisation Fund” — which allegedly grants him and his family immunity from future tax audits — if they don’t comply. Initially appearing to back down by calling the fund “dead,” Trump now insists on keeping Blanche as acting AG unless senators agree to clear, limited language around the immunity. The senators demand written assurances that the fund’s protections are strictly retrospective and confined to those involved in the original lawsuit, not open-ended or expansive. With the Senate poised to vote before August recess, the White House is racing to secure enough votes — and the stakes couldn’t be higher. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/64134724e6be0eb8

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