Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack

President Donald Trump defended a $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' settlement fund for individuals involved in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack, claiming it compensates those 'hunted down' by the Biden administration. Two Republican senators, John Cornyn and Thom Tillis, withheld support for Trump’s attorney general nominee, Todd Blanche, until the fund is formally ended, which Blanche argues was already addressed in June.

President Donald Trump defended a $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' settlement fund, claiming it compensates individuals affected by the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack, while Republican senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis withheld support for Trump’s attorney general nominee, Todd Blanche, until the fund is formally ended. Trump commuted sentences for 14 Jan. 6 participants and pardoned others, but critics argue the fund improperly benefits those who attacked law enforcement.

President Donald Trump defended a $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' settlement fund, claiming it benefits individuals prosecuted by the Biden administration after the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack. Two Republican senators, John Cornyn and Thom Tillis, withheld support for Trump’s attorney general nominee, Todd Blanche, until the fund is formally ended. Trump commuted sentences for 14 Jan. 6 participants and pardoned others, calling them 'great American Patriots.'

President Donald Trump defended a $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' settlement fund on social media and in a Cabinet meeting, claiming it compensates individuals targeted by the Biden administration after the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack. Two Republican senators, John Cornyn and Thom Tillis, withheld support for Trump’s attorney general nominee Todd Blanche until the fund is formally terminated, arguing that those involved in the attack should not receive federal compensation.

President Donald Trump defended a $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' settlement fund, claiming it compensates individuals prosecuted after the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack. Two Republican senators, John Cornyn and Thom Tillis, withheld support for Trump’s attorney general nominee, Todd Blanche, until the fund is formally ended. Trump pardoned 14 Jan. 6 participants and others charged with related crimes.

Republican Sen. Thom Tillis (N.C.) has indicated he may not support Todd Blanche's nomination as Attorney General due to Blanche's handling of Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack appeals. The DOJ under Blanche recently filed a motion to vacate seditious conspiracy convictions related to the attack.