Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced Sunday night he is formally rescinding the establishment of President Donald Trump's "Anti-Weaponization Fund." The move comes as Blanche faces pressure from two Republican senators blocking his confirmation as the next attorney general.

Blanche posted two separate orders on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. One order rescinded the nearly $1.8 billion fund, while the second clarified language concerning an arrangement that had shielded Trump from further IRS audits of his past tax returns.

This clarification was sought by Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis, who had been key holdouts on Blanche's nomination. They sought written documentation that the settlement with the IRS, part of Trump's $10 billion lawsuit, would not grant tax audit immunity to affiliated organizations for Trump and his family beyond those directly involved in the lawsuit. The addendum, initially signed by Blanche, had been interpreted by some as barring the government from continuing existing audits of Trump's returns, his family, and their companies.

The rescission of the fund and the clarification on IRS immunity appear to be signals that Blanche has secured approval from Cornyn and Tillis. The two senators had been engaged in private talks with Blanche and his team to reach an acceptable resolution regarding the controversial settlement language. Both senators' terms are set to end in January.

While the "Anti-Weaponization Fund" is now rescinded, some supporters have noted that the language of the rescinding order does not explicitly bar the Department of Justice from making payouts to individuals who participated in the January 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol.

Blanche's actions follow reports that Trump had considered temporarily withdrawing Blanche's nomination due to the resistance from the two Republican senators. The nomination process has been closely watched, with legal experts and some MAGA supporters having raised questions about the implications of the original fund and the IRS immunity clause.

The order concerning IRS immunity states that the Department of Justice would interpret the arrangement to apply only to the plaintiffs in Trump and his son's initial lawsuit. However, it is noted that this interpretation may not be binding on Trump's personal lawyers or his wider family.

This development underscores the complex political dynamics surrounding high-level appointments and the scrutiny applied to settlements involving public figures and government agencies. The confirmation process for the next attorney general remains a significant point of interest, with these recent actions potentially paving the way for Blanche's approval.