# Trump defends $1.8bn fund delaying Todd Blanche confirmation

President Trump defended a $1.8 billion fund that is holding up Senate confirmation of Todd Blanche, his pick for deputy attorney general. The fund, which critics call a slush fund, has raised concerns among lawmakers over its lack of oversight. Blanche’s confirmation is crucial for leadership of the Justice Department.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/31/trump-slush-fund-todd-blanche) — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:39:52 GMT