Blanche COMPLETELY SCREWS Trump as SENATE TURNS ON HIM!!!
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Takeaways
- ❖Acting AG Todd Blanch's lobbying for Trump's 'weaponization fund' was met with fierce Republican opposition in the Senate, leading to its failure.
- ❖The proposed $1.776 billion fund was allegedly designed to reward January 6th participants and, more critically, to eliminate Donald Trump's personal tax and audit exposure for 16 years.
- ❖The Trump Department of Justice dismissed the Oathkeepers' seditious conspiracy case with prejudice and removed press releases related to January 6th arrests and convictions from its website.
- ❖Federal judges dismissed other high-profile cases (Broad View 6, Abrago Garcia) due to 'heinous' grand jury misconduct and 'vindictive prosecution' by the Trump DOJ.
- ❖A George W. Bush-appointed judge, Judge Bates, ruled against the Trump administration's position that the Presidential Records Act 'isn't a thing,' preserving the accountability of official records.
- ❖Senate Republicans, including Mitch McConnell, publicly condemned the fund as 'cosmically stupid' and 'morally wrong,' indicating a disconnect between Trump and his party due to electoral concerns and past political actions.
Insights
1Blanch's Failed Senate Lobbying and Republican Revolt
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanch was sent to lobby the Senate for a $1.776 billion 'anti-weaponization fund' aimed at paying January 6th participants. This effort failed spectacularly, with Republican senators, including Mitch McConnell, publicly condemning the fund as 'cosmically stupid' and 'morally wrong.' Senators reportedly screamed at Blanch, signaling a deep rift and a refusal to politically tie themselves to Trump, especially with upcoming midterms and Trump's history of opposing them in primaries.
Mitch McConnell's quote: 'So, the nation's top law enforcement official is asking for a slush fund to pay people who assault cops. Utterly stupid, morally wrong. Take your pick.' (). Ted Cruz's account of 'fireworks at an epic level' and screaming at Blanch ().
2The 'Weaponization Fund' as a Tax Exoneration Scheme
The hosts assert that Donald Trump's primary motivation for the 'weaponization fund' was not the fund itself, but an amendment to a settlement agreement that would retroactively wipe out 16 years of Trump family tax exposure and a potential $100 million audit liability from 2010. This amendment, announced the day after the Treasury General Counsel resigned, would have provided a 'free pass' for all tax years leading up to May 19th.
The host states, 'Donald Trump really cared about... wipe out with a stroke of a pen 16 years of audit exposure and at least a hundred million audit liability from 2010.' (). 'He doesn't care about the fund. He cares about the exoneration of tax and audit liability.' ().
3DOJ Dismisses Oathkeepers Case and Purges Jan 6th Records
The Trump Department of Justice moved to dismiss with prejudice the seditious conspiracy case against Oathkeepers founder Stewart Rhodes and other members, effectively seeking to declare them innocent rather than merely pardoned. Concurrently, the DOJ removed press releases and statements about January 6th insurrectionists from its website, with the White House's rapid response team claiming to be 'stripping DOJ websites of partisan propaganda.'
DOJ filed a request for dismissal with prejudice of the case involving the 'most despicable terroristic oathkeepers.' (). 'The Trump DOJ on Friday night... moved to dismiss the seditious conspiracy case against Oathkeepers founder Steuart Rhodess.' (). The White House rapid response team stated, 'We are proud to reverse the Department of Justice's weaponization... This includes stripping DOJ websites of partisan propaganda.' ().
4Widespread Prosecutorial Misconduct by Trump DOJ
Multiple federal judges dismissed high-profile cases due to severe misconduct by Trump DOJ prosecutors. In the 'Broad View 6' case, a federal judge described the grand jury conduct as 'the most heinous' they had ever seen. In Abrago Garcia's case, a federal judge dismissed the criminal charges due to 'vindictive prosecution' orchestrated by top Trump officials, including Todd Blanch, to punish Garcia for challenging the regime.
Federal judge on Broad View 6 case: 'the most heinous conduct the judge had ever seen.' (). Abrago Garcia's case dismissed for 'prosectorial misconduct in the form of a vindictive prosecution,' involving 'acting attorney general Todd Blanch.' ().
5Judge Bates' Ruling on Presidential Records Act
A George W. Bush-appointed judge, Judge Bates, issued a critical ruling against the Trump administration's stance that the Presidential Records Act 'isn't a thing' and that officials could destroy records, text messages, and emails. This ruling is deemed crucial for future accountability regarding the preservation of official government communications.
The Trump regime 'taken the position that the Presidential Records Act isn't a thing.' (). 'A George W. Bush judge ruled, 'Uh-uh, that ain't going to happen.'' ().
Bottom Line
The Senate's rejection of Trump's 'weaponization fund' was not solely ideological but strategically timed due to the reconciliation bill process, which allowed Democrats to add amendments banning the fund, forcing Republicans to choose between their legislative agenda and Trump's controversial proposal.
This highlights that political resistance to a strong executive can be driven by procedural leverage and electoral self-preservation, not just moral conviction. Understanding these tactical choke points is crucial for opposing or advancing controversial policies.
Advocacy groups and political strategists can identify and exploit legislative procedures like reconciliation bills to introduce 'poison pill' amendments that force opposing factions into difficult political choices, even if the primary goal is not to pass the amendment itself but to block a larger initiative.
Key Concepts
The Authoritarian Playbook
This model describes a pattern of behavior where an executive attempts to bypass established legal and legislative processes, control information, and use state power to benefit themselves or their allies, often by undermining independent institutions like the judiciary or the Department of Justice. Examples include creating slush funds without Congressional approval, dismissing cases against allies, and attempting to erase historical records.
The Smoke Screen Tactic
This model suggests that a highly visible, controversial action (like the 'weaponization fund') is used to distract public and political attention from a more significant, self-serving objective (like wiping out tax liabilities). The outrage generated by the 'smoke screen' allows the true objective to be pursued with less scrutiny.
Lessons
- Scrutinize proposed 'funds' or legislative amendments from political figures for hidden agendas, particularly those that could offer personal financial or legal benefits to the proponents.
- Monitor changes to government websites and official records, as the removal or alteration of public information can be an attempt to control historical narratives and evade accountability.
- Support organizations and legal efforts that challenge prosecutorial misconduct and defend the integrity of the Department of Justice, as these actions are critical to upholding the rule of law.
Notable Moments
Acting AG Todd Blanch's meeting with Senate Republicans regarding the 'weaponization fund' devolved into an 'epic' shouting match, with senators reportedly screaming at him.
This moment signifies a public and dramatic breakdown of loyalty between Trump's administration and a segment of the Republican Senate, indicating that some Republicans are willing to openly defy Trump when their own political interests or perceived moral lines are crossed.
Quotes
"So, the nation's top law enforcement official is asking for a slush fund to pay people who assault cops. Utterly stupid, morally wrong. Take your pick."
"This is one of the roughest meetings I've seen in my entire time in the Senate. Fiery does not even begin to cut it. They were screaming at the acting attorney general."
"We are proud to reverse the Department of Justice's weaponization under the Biden administration. We will do everything in our power to make whole those who were persecuted for political purposes. This includes stripping DOJ websites of partisan propaganda."
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