He has already shown us what kind of Attorney General he would be: very dumb and loyal to Trump, hostile to DOJ independence, and willing to use federal power to serve Trump’s personal agenda. The Senate MUST reject his nomination.
Everything from the corruption to abusing power to trying to destroy democracy, Republicans have not lifted a finger to try to rein Trump in, even though they could. Americans must hold them responsible in November!
Agree. Bigly shenanigans going on here. But to what end?
Hm. So, it’s my understanding from some research I’ve done, that there’s another significant issue that seems to have been completely overlooked. Which is an alternative fund that CAN be used. It’s an established fund, called the “The U.S. Treasury's Judgment Fund”.
It’s “a permanent, practically limitless pot of money authorized by Congress to settle legal claims against the federal government. Legally, the Trump administration can route compensation to January 6 defendants by exploiting this established mechanism”:
“The Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA)
Loophole: Pardoned January 6 defendants are actively filing civil claims against the government under the Federal Tort Claims Act, alleging wrongful prosecution or government overreach.”
And apparently some 1/6 insurrectionists have ALREADY been using this fund as a way to seek compensation, according to The Guardian. And these payouts are reviewed and APPROVED by the DOJ WITHOUT congressional approval!
(And a quick search supports The Guardian’s reporting.) 👇🏻
“January 6 defendants pursue millions in claims through obscure federal process”
“Federal Tort Claims Act, over which DoJ has total discretion, provides workaround to Trump’s $1.8bn slush fund” *
“January 6 defendants who assaulted police officers are pursuing legal claims for millions in compensation from the Trump administration using an obscure federal process with minimal oversight, but which offers the Trump administration a way to compensate those responsible for violence even after scrapping its “anti-weaponization fund”.
“The defendants are pursuing their claims using the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA), which allows individuals wronged by the government to file claims for monetary damages. The justice department has complete and unchecked discretion over whether to settle the claims, giving the Trump administration a powerful vehicle to reward those responsible for violence on January 6.
“The claims would be paid out from the judgment fund, a perpetual appropriation allowed for by Congress and it’s THE SAME POT OF MONEY that Trump’s $1.8bn slush fund was going to draw from. All of the defendants seeking compensation received a pardon from Trump.” *
So, what’s the missing link here? If DOJ, hence Blanche, already have full authority over this FTCA fund, then they presumably know that 1/6 insurrectionists are ALREADY filing claims and likely being compensated.
So, what’s the point or purpose of the trump’s $1.776B slush fund? The attached addendum to prevent the IRS from auditing the entire trump empire from ever being audited again to infinity and beyond?
and he shouldn't even be retained as "acting"..... the work is the same but so are all the issues that so blatantly and unquestionably disqualify him from US AG confirmation in the first place. We CANNOT ALLOW IT.
Call your Senators and tell the operator No, to Blanche's appointment to be Attorney General of the USA. If enough people call, we may keep these criminals from being in office. Pass to all you know.
Your Future depends on the Nov.2026 Election to clean up the lawlessness of Trump and Congress
I just knew these two dicks did this all for political theater. They were holding out for a bigger payment from the Trump regime. I called this last week.
I agree, this was ALL a publicity stunt/theatrics to make THEM look decent, if only for a minute. They were NEVER going to NOT confirm Blanche..This confirmation is something their god wants, so therefore Blanche IS Confirmed. Period…I am an independent, but I have ABSOLUTELY no respect for the GOP… They are ALL weaklings
All of this “deal” nonsense aside, he is not a good choice for a public servant. He has been and still is trump’s attorney . He has made it abundantly clear that he doesn’t work for the country he works for Trump. A NO vote is the only good vote!
So transparent. So absolutely criminal. Such a sham. WTAF? WE ARE NOT ANGRY ENOUGH! Also, no credit given to the survivors who pleaded w Tillis and Comryn not to forward TB. SHAME!
Agree, they all act as if the only block consideration is the slush fund and the tax exemptions for the trumps (both disgusting enough) but what about the fact that he has never complied with the Epstein Transparency Act? Blanche, bondi and patel have all been in contempt since 12/19/2025 and where is their outrage about that?
I’m not an attorney, nor a politician but I could see that he’s planning on not doing the right thing pertaining to this slush fund. Even without the slush fund issue why would anyone vote for him. These politicians are not looking out for we the people. And at the end of the day we’re going to be in serious trouble, having him as the AG.God help us all.
Judge Williams ruled this whole deal is a fraud on the court and not valid. The complete fraud needs to be rescinded now and forever moving forward. Trump and his family should NOT have ANY type of get out of taxes/jail free card. No citizen would EVER be given such a deal and therefore neither should Trump. The whole thing is a disgusting insult to the people.
This situation fallows the same principle that prompted the DOJ memorandum that a sitting president cannot be indicted. Will this latest mindless dictum provide the precedent upon which future Presidents, their families and their businesses can fleece the American people?
“President Trump doesn't much care if Republicans lose the House and/or the Senate in the midterms this fall.
• Yes, he'd prefer a big win, but he seems indifferent to the election and the possibility of endless Democratic investigations of his family, wealth and policies, his closest advisers tell us.
• A big reason: Trump knows he'll emerge just as strong, or even stronger, heading into his final two years, at least among Republicans.
Why it matters: Trump will enjoy a more pro-Trump Republican Congress, win or lose; gleefully play '28 kingmaker and further test the boundaries of presidential power beyond legislating, his preferred method anyway. He'll use pardons to protect his people, the advisers say.”
Three dramas to watch post-November:
1. Trump will flirt with running again in '28 until the bitter end, but it's all about PR and keeping Vance and Rubio in their place.
2. As potential outside-the-walls competition in '28, the White House is watching Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Sen. Ted Cruz (Texas) and Sen. Josh Hawley (Mo.).
Most importantly: A constitutional clash over congressional oversight, among the last and most vital powers lawmakers hold dear. What happens if Trump orders his entire administration, family and friends to just ignore Congress?”
From The Peaceful Solution:
The Midterms Will Not Solve the Problem
Most Americans disapprove of His Royal Heinous, but they are looking for an easy solution. One that will not require even a small sacrifice on their part, or any disruption to their life.
They are putting too much faith in what the midterms will do. The midterms may have a beneficial psychologic effect but in reality the outcome will have little or no practical effect, unless the Dems can get 2/3 majority in the house and senate, which they won’t. They will not be able to undo anything His Royal Heinous has done or pass new legislation, because of his veto power.
There will be investigations if the Dems take the House, but to what end. HRH will pardon all perpetrators, and they know it.
They will impeach HRH, but we’ve seen that movie twice before. Convicted in the senate and removed from office? Please.
He will continue to rule by “National Emergency“ and Executive Orders .
The greatest danger in all this is that it will appear that something beneficial is happening. The majority of people will believe the system is working. After about a year they will realize that nothing is changing. Then they will think, Oh well, he’ll be gone after the election next year.
Or will he? It took the Hungarians 16 years to get rid of Orban, and the Project 2025 people will certainly not make the same mistakes that Orban did.
What can we do?
We, the people, still have the power of the purse. No one can control our spending, or lack of spending. The other peaceful options are failing. Time is of the essence. The longer the fascist takeover goes on, the more difficult it will be to undo.
We must go on a spending strike until the business community stops supporting His Royal Heinous and the politicians who enable him.
Nearly 70% of the U.S. economy is driven by consumer spending. You and me. Hobble the economy and the stock market.
Economic warfare is the only thing the oligarchs, the business community, will understand and act on. Call it a Surreptitious General Strike (Quiet Quitting). Go to work, do as little as possible. Stop spending money except on essentials. Quit feeding the corporate beast that supports HRH.
Please: Resist. Stop cooperating. Stop spending. Stop the fascist takeover.
Thank you for restacking, and sharing, to help Spread the Word!
Hopefully enough people are absolutely disgusted & done with the do nothing but screw over we the people & enrich themselves & potus republican majority Congress. Hopefully people in enough states finally see what is happening & vote to flip the Congress majority Democratic blue to stop the bleeding & reign in the potus & cabinet.
Yes, and a federal judge has already referred him to the bar for potential sanction. His unethical and dishonest conduct really should result in him being disbarred, but it’s hard to say where it will go.
Cornyn and Tillis have nothing to lose by standing by the principles they announced. And now, as they must be fully aware, they’ve abandoned those principles. It’s sickening.
I wonder what are the chances of killing this nomination when it reaches the full Senate for a floor vote?
The entire “settlement” is not legal. It is not adversarial. Trump is the interested party on both sides. Why is everyone treating it as if it’s valid? It’s moot.
The slush fund is the proverbial Trojan Horse. Trump is only interested in the IRS tax audit for himself, his spawn and his grifts. The new wording of Only affects "retroactively" most assuredly means his grifts since taking office will never see the light of day or scrutiny.
Hope he realizes you can't take money with you when you die and his legacy will be a damned one.
No way that effing fascist Blanche should be confirmed or remain as acting AG. And ALL the Trumpenstein cronies should be held accountable including the Orange Lizard himself.
Again, the sychophants are on full display. You would think they have nothing to lose (Ok maybe lobbyist jobs and speaking engagements) and would do the right thing. What a bunch of idiots.
No to Todd Blanche. He can not be trusted! He is a Trump boot licker
He has already shown us what kind of Attorney General he would be: very dumb and loyal to Trump, hostile to DOJ independence, and willing to use federal power to serve Trump’s personal agenda. The Senate MUST reject his nomination.
You can sign now here: http://peoplefor.org/BlockBlanche
Everything from the corruption to abusing power to trying to destroy democracy, Republicans have not lifted a finger to try to rein Trump in, even though they could. Americans must hold them responsible in November!
Not dumb. But absolutely venal.
willing to sell one's influence, especially in return for a bribe; open to bribery; mercenary.
a venal judge.
Synonyms:
corruptible, bribable
Antonyms:
incorruptible
able to be purchased, as by a bribe.
venal acquittals.
associated with or characterized by bribery.
a venal administration; venal agreements.
Agree. Bigly shenanigans going on here. But to what end?
Hm. So, it’s my understanding from some research I’ve done, that there’s another significant issue that seems to have been completely overlooked. Which is an alternative fund that CAN be used. It’s an established fund, called the “The U.S. Treasury's Judgment Fund”.
It’s “a permanent, practically limitless pot of money authorized by Congress to settle legal claims against the federal government. Legally, the Trump administration can route compensation to January 6 defendants by exploiting this established mechanism”:
“The Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA)
Loophole: Pardoned January 6 defendants are actively filing civil claims against the government under the Federal Tort Claims Act, alleging wrongful prosecution or government overreach.”
And apparently some 1/6 insurrectionists have ALREADY been using this fund as a way to seek compensation, according to The Guardian. And these payouts are reviewed and APPROVED by the DOJ WITHOUT congressional approval!
(And a quick search supports The Guardian’s reporting.) 👇🏻
“January 6 defendants pursue millions in claims through obscure federal process”
“Federal Tort Claims Act, over which DoJ has total discretion, provides workaround to Trump’s $1.8bn slush fund” *
“January 6 defendants who assaulted police officers are pursuing legal claims for millions in compensation from the Trump administration using an obscure federal process with minimal oversight, but which offers the Trump administration a way to compensate those responsible for violence even after scrapping its “anti-weaponization fund”.
“The defendants are pursuing their claims using the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA), which allows individuals wronged by the government to file claims for monetary damages. The justice department has complete and unchecked discretion over whether to settle the claims, giving the Trump administration a powerful vehicle to reward those responsible for violence on January 6.
“The claims would be paid out from the judgment fund, a perpetual appropriation allowed for by Congress and it’s THE SAME POT OF MONEY that Trump’s $1.8bn slush fund was going to draw from. All of the defendants seeking compensation received a pardon from Trump.” *
So, what’s the missing link here? If DOJ, hence Blanche, already have full authority over this FTCA fund, then they presumably know that 1/6 insurrectionists are ALREADY filing claims and likely being compensated.
So, what’s the point or purpose of the trump’s $1.776B slush fund? The attached addendum to prevent the IRS from auditing the entire trump empire from ever being audited again to infinity and beyond?
SO…What am I missing?
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/17/january-6-defendants-compensation-process
I couldn't have said it better! Thanks!
and he shouldn't even be retained as "acting"..... the work is the same but so are all the issues that so blatantly and unquestionably disqualify him from US AG confirmation in the first place. We CANNOT ALLOW IT.
Call your Senators and tell the operator No, to Blanche's appointment to be Attorney General of the USA. If enough people call, we may keep these criminals from being in office. Pass to all you know.
Your Future depends on the Nov.2026 Election to clean up the lawlessness of Trump and Congress
Truth
The charade is over. This has all been a distraction by these two traitors. I said it many times
. Never trust a trumper. None. No matter what they say. All traitors.
Anything they put in writing is only useful for toilet paper
I just knew these two dicks did this all for political theater. They were holding out for a bigger payment from the Trump regime. I called this last week.
Bootlickers Extraordinaire.
Yes and dumber than a box of rocks.
It's that whole Cult mentality.
You got that right 😒
This is how it has been for months. Expected and not surprised. Where is the push back.🤬😡 Just fuckin sickening.
I'm totally not surprised by it and I totally expected it. I wonder how much these dumb fucks were paid? Enquiring minds want to know.
No, not even for that.
I agree, this was ALL a publicity stunt/theatrics to make THEM look decent, if only for a minute. They were NEVER going to NOT confirm Blanche..This confirmation is something their god wants, so therefore Blanche IS Confirmed. Period…I am an independent, but I have ABSOLUTELY no respect for the GOP… They are ALL weaklings
All of this “deal” nonsense aside, he is not a good choice for a public servant. He has been and still is trump’s attorney . He has made it abundantly clear that he doesn’t work for the country he works for Trump. A NO vote is the only good vote!
So transparent. So absolutely criminal. Such a sham. WTAF? WE ARE NOT ANGRY ENOUGH! Also, no credit given to the survivors who pleaded w Tillis and Comryn not to forward TB. SHAME!
Agree, they all act as if the only block consideration is the slush fund and the tax exemptions for the trumps (both disgusting enough) but what about the fact that he has never complied with the Epstein Transparency Act? Blanche, bondi and patel have all been in contempt since 12/19/2025 and where is their outrage about that?
Agreed and the fact that he made a sweetheart deal to Maxwell and moved her to ClubFed. He KNOWS the truth. I’m so angry, I could scream.
RELEASE THE TRUMPSTEIN FILES, then let’s talk nomination,, not before! He’s another criminal in disguise
I’m not an attorney, nor a politician but I could see that he’s planning on not doing the right thing pertaining to this slush fund. Even without the slush fund issue why would anyone vote for him. These politicians are not looking out for we the people. And at the end of the day we’re going to be in serious trouble, having him as the AG.God help us all.
Judge Williams ruled this whole deal is a fraud on the court and not valid. The complete fraud needs to be rescinded now and forever moving forward. Trump and his family should NOT have ANY type of get out of taxes/jail free card. No citizen would EVER be given such a deal and therefore neither should Trump. The whole thing is a disgusting insult to the people.
This situation fallows the same principle that prompted the DOJ memorandum that a sitting president cannot be indicted. Will this latest mindless dictum provide the precedent upon which future Presidents, their families and their businesses can fleece the American people?
Trump Knows: Midterms Won’t Matter
From Axios, August 2, 2026
“President Trump doesn't much care if Republicans lose the House and/or the Senate in the midterms this fall.
• Yes, he'd prefer a big win, but he seems indifferent to the election and the possibility of endless Democratic investigations of his family, wealth and policies, his closest advisers tell us.
• A big reason: Trump knows he'll emerge just as strong, or even stronger, heading into his final two years, at least among Republicans.
Why it matters: Trump will enjoy a more pro-Trump Republican Congress, win or lose; gleefully play '28 kingmaker and further test the boundaries of presidential power beyond legislating, his preferred method anyway. He'll use pardons to protect his people, the advisers say.”
Three dramas to watch post-November:
1. Trump will flirt with running again in '28 until the bitter end, but it's all about PR and keeping Vance and Rubio in their place.
2. As potential outside-the-walls competition in '28, the White House is watching Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Sen. Ted Cruz (Texas) and Sen. Josh Hawley (Mo.).
Most importantly: A constitutional clash over congressional oversight, among the last and most vital powers lawmakers hold dear. What happens if Trump orders his entire administration, family and friends to just ignore Congress?”
From The Peaceful Solution:
The Midterms Will Not Solve the Problem
Most Americans disapprove of His Royal Heinous, but they are looking for an easy solution. One that will not require even a small sacrifice on their part, or any disruption to their life.
They are putting too much faith in what the midterms will do. The midterms may have a beneficial psychologic effect but in reality the outcome will have little or no practical effect, unless the Dems can get 2/3 majority in the house and senate, which they won’t. They will not be able to undo anything His Royal Heinous has done or pass new legislation, because of his veto power.
There will be investigations if the Dems take the House, but to what end. HRH will pardon all perpetrators, and they know it.
They will impeach HRH, but we’ve seen that movie twice before. Convicted in the senate and removed from office? Please.
He will continue to rule by “National Emergency“ and Executive Orders .
The greatest danger in all this is that it will appear that something beneficial is happening. The majority of people will believe the system is working. After about a year they will realize that nothing is changing. Then they will think, Oh well, he’ll be gone after the election next year.
Or will he? It took the Hungarians 16 years to get rid of Orban, and the Project 2025 people will certainly not make the same mistakes that Orban did.
What can we do?
We, the people, still have the power of the purse. No one can control our spending, or lack of spending. The other peaceful options are failing. Time is of the essence. The longer the fascist takeover goes on, the more difficult it will be to undo.
We must go on a spending strike until the business community stops supporting His Royal Heinous and the politicians who enable him.
Nearly 70% of the U.S. economy is driven by consumer spending. You and me. Hobble the economy and the stock market.
Economic warfare is the only thing the oligarchs, the business community, will understand and act on. Call it a Surreptitious General Strike (Quiet Quitting). Go to work, do as little as possible. Stop spending money except on essentials. Quit feeding the corporate beast that supports HRH.
Please: Resist. Stop cooperating. Stop spending. Stop the fascist takeover.
Thank you for restacking, and sharing, to help Spread the Word!
Hopefully enough people are absolutely disgusted & done with the do nothing but screw over we the people & enrich themselves & potus republican majority Congress. Hopefully people in enough states finally see what is happening & vote to flip the Congress majority Democratic blue to stop the bleeding & reign in the potus & cabinet.
This will have to be fought by the courts in the end as usual. Blanche deserves to have the bar pull his license to practice law.
Yes, and a federal judge has already referred him to the bar for potential sanction. His unethical and dishonest conduct really should result in him being disbarred, but it’s hard to say where it will go.
Cornyn and Tillis have nothing to lose by standing by the principles they announced. And now, as they must be fully aware, they’ve abandoned those principles. It’s sickening.
I wonder what are the chances of killing this nomination when it reaches the full Senate for a floor vote?
They already caved!
Did you just say that Todd is the new mid knight cowboy?
The entire “settlement” is not legal. It is not adversarial. Trump is the interested party on both sides. Why is everyone treating it as if it’s valid? It’s moot.
The slush fund is the proverbial Trojan Horse. Trump is only interested in the IRS tax audit for himself, his spawn and his grifts. The new wording of Only affects "retroactively" most assuredly means his grifts since taking office will never see the light of day or scrutiny.
Hope he realizes you can't take money with you when you die and his legacy will be a damned one.
Sickening but predictable.Wake up America
No way that effing fascist Blanche should be confirmed or remain as acting AG. And ALL the Trumpenstein cronies should be held accountable including the Orange Lizard himself.
Again, the sychophants are on full display. You would think they have nothing to lose (Ok maybe lobbyist jobs and speaking engagements) and would do the right thing. What a bunch of idiots.