Trump Calls for $1.8 Billion Fund Over Blanche Attorney General Fight

The president vowed to push for the payout fund if Senate Republicans fail to confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general, reigniting a dispute over the settlement.President Trump departing for Bedminster, N.J. Over the weekend, Mr. Trump raised the prospect of resurrecting a $1.8 billion supporter fund as negotiations stalled over Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general.