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AG Todd Blanche NUKE-I-FIES Van Hollen for DISGRACEFUL Insinuation During Heated Trump Fund Debate -WATCH

Blanche accused Van Hollen of lying about the fund's timeline during a Senate hearing.

AG Todd Blanche NUKE-I-FIES Van Hollen for DISGRACEFUL Insinuation During Heated Trump Fund Debate -WATCH
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This article1 analysis · Oct 6, 2026
May 19, 2026
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During a Senate hearing, Chris Van Hollen questioned Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche about whether President Trump's new fund could pay a pardoned individual; Blanche accused Van Hollen of lying because the fund did not exist when the individual allegedly sought money. The exchange escalated, and the article's closing commentary called for Van Hollen to resign.

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Todd Blanche
R · Attorney General

Acting attorney general responding to Van Hollen's questions

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Chris Van Hollen
D · MD · SEN

Senator questioning the acting attorney general about the fund

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose new fund was discussed at the hearing

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Van Hollen Questions Blanche About Anti-Weaponization Fund at Senate Hearing
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