Acting U.S.Attorney General Todd Blanche is facing increasing political scrutiny, but according to legal analyst Harry Litman, the controversy surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein files is not his most serious problem.Instead, Litman argues that Blanche’s greatest vulnerability stems from his defense of a Trump-backed $1.8 billion initiative described by critics as a “weaponization fund.

” The fund has drawn bipartisan concern over how the money could be allocated, including fears that it might be used to support individuals involved in the January 6 Capitol riot.

During a recent episode of his podcast Talking Feds, Litman said the debate over Epstein-related disclosures is fading compared to the growing backlash over the fund.He described a tense meeting between Blanche and Republican senators, including Sen.Ted Cruz, where lawmakers reportedly confronted Blanche aggressively about the program’s purpose and scope.

According to Litman, the exchange reflected deep frustration within parts of the GOP, with some members increasingly uneasy about the lack of clear justification for the fund’s intended use.

Litman also emphasized that Blanche has struggled to provide firm answers regarding whether the funds could be directed toward January 6 defendants or other politically sensitive cases.He argued that this ambiguity makes the program difficult to defend and politically risky.

In his view, the issue is becoming a central point of contention, with ongoing Republican defections further complicating the administration’s position.

While Epstein-related demands continue to attract public attention, Litman suggested they are being overshadowed by the broader controversy over what critics see as a politically charged and potentially corrupt financial mechanism.

As congressional oversight intensifies, Blanche is expected to face continued questioning about the fund’s structure, oversight, and ultimate beneficiaries, making it a growing liability for the Justice Department leadership.