Attorney seeking board membership in Trumps $1.7 billion investment fund
May 21, 2026 • Google News World
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A former ally of the Department of Justice (DOJ) pardon attorney has expressed interest in joining the board of Trump’s $1.7 billion fund, which was established to support efforts to counter “weaponization” of government agencies.
The fund, also known as the “anti-weaponization” fund, is a part of the Trump administration’s efforts to combat what it describes as an attempt by Democrats and other critics to use government agencies for political purposes. The fund has received significant attention in recent weeks due to its potential implications for tax audits and investigations into President Trump and his associates.
According to reports, the former DOJ pardon attorney is seeking to join the board of the fund, which is overseen by a group of private donors and advisors. The individual’s application has sparked concerns among some critics that the fund may be used to reward individuals who have engaged in questionable conduct.
Meanwhile, experts are weighing in on the potential implications of the fund for tax audits and investigations into President Trump and his associates. One report suggests that the IRS settlement reached by the Trump administration could block tax audits of the president, his family, and their businesses.
In a separate development, Blanche has stated that violent conduct will be taken into account when considering applications for new payouts from the anti-weaponization fund. The fund is designed to support efforts to counter what its supporters describe as an attempt by Democrats and other critics to use government agencies for political purposes.
The $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund was established by President Trump in 2020, with the goal of supporting efforts to counter what it describes as an attempt by Democrats and other critics to use government agencies for political purposes. The fund has received significant attention in recent weeks due to its potential implications for tax audits and investigations into President Trump and his associates.
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