During a House Appropriations Committee hearing on June 2, 2026, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche stated that the Justice Department will not proceed with the creation of the Anti-Weaponization Fund. This decision follows a temporary injunction from a federal judge that blocked the fund's establishment. Blanche indicated that a hearing regarding the fund's legal basis, previously scheduled for June 12, will no longer occur. He emphasized that while the reasons for the fund, as discussed by former President Donald Trump, remain significant, the department will not move forward with it.
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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announces abandonment of Anti-Weaponization Fund
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced on June 2, 2026, that the Justice Department is abandoning the Anti-Weaponization Fund due to a federal judge's injunction. A related hearing scheduled for June 12 has also been canceled.
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Acting AG Blanche reveals fate of Trump's 'anti-weaponization fund' under pressure from House lawmakers
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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announces abandonment of Anti-Weaponization Fund