Todd Blanch provided a written statement in August confirming that the Department of Justice's fund for J6 defendants was terminated.

Posted by The Lawfare Podcast, Sep 14, 2026Checked Nov 2, 2026

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The Lawfare PodcastSep 14, 2026

Acting AG Todd Blanche (spelled 'Blanch' in the claim) issued a written order on August 2, 2026 rescinding the $1.8 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund', which AP and Reuters report and which Blanche framed as confirming the fund would not move forward.

What was said

… Now, at the same time that this is happening, the, ah, DOJ is trying to dismiss the case entirely. They're taking a second run at that, ah, in light of Todd Blanch's order, which I believe was in August, doing what he had previously refused to do, which is put in writing that the fund was dead. He had said up and down before, look, it's dead, it's dead. Why would I ever want to put it in writing? I told you it's dead. Why don't you believe me? …

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What we found

Supports. Reuters reports that Blanche rescinded the order establishing the 'anti-weaponization' fund ahead of the Senate Judiciary vote, and that a copy of the order was posted on X on Sunday.[1]

Supports. AP reports that Blanche's written order, issued late Sunday, rescinded the $1.8 billion fund, and the endorsement from Sens. Cornyn and Tillis followed the deal.[2][5]

Supports. NPR reports that Blanche said he was formalizing in writing his earlier testimony that the fund would not move forward, and that no members were appointed, no funds transferred, and no claims paid.[6][7]

Supports. A Washington Post article dated August 16 says Blanche declared the 'anti-weaponization' fund dead after being sworn in as attorney general.[4]

Context. Critics such as the Tax Law Center and Senate Democrats argue the settlement agreement remains in place and that payouts continued through the Judgment Fund, so the written rescission is not seen as a complete end to all related payments.[3][8][9]