The proposed $1.8bn "anti-weaponisation" fund was announced earlier this year to settle a lawsuit by Trump against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) over the leak of his tax returns. It would have allowed Trump allies to claim compensation for what they say were politically motivated prosecutions by previous administrations. "We look forward to voting to advance his nomination out of the Senate Judiciary Committee soon" Tillis said. The plaintiffs in the lawsuit, external were Trump, his two sons Donald Jr and Eric, and the Trump Organization. Following the backlash, Blanche abandoned the plan.