Acting AG Blanche says Trump administration is nixing $1.8B 'Anti-Weaponization Fund'
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced that the Trump administration will not proceed with the $1.8 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund'. This decision came during a House subcommittee hearing, where Blanche faced questions about the fund's purpose and the administration's commitment to it. Despite the announcement, Blanche declined to provide a written confirmation of the decision, raising concerns about transparency.
- ▪Acting AG Todd Blanche confirmed the Trump administration is backing down from the 'Anti-Weaponization Fund'.
- ▪The fund was intended to support allies of President Trump but faced pressure from Republican congressional leadership.
- ▪Blanche declined to commit to putting the decision in writing, which raised concerns among lawmakers.
5 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 15 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 1 centre, 1 right.
- ▪ Capitol rioters clamor for payouts from Trump's new 'anti-weaponization' fund despite backlash - AP News — Google News
- ▪ Under pressure, Trump administration drops controversial fund for Capitol rioters — Le Monde (EN)
- ▪ Trump administration drops $1.8bn 'anti-weaponisation' fund — BBC News
- ▪ Acting AG Blanche reveals fate of Trump's 'anti-weaponization fund' under pressure from House lawmakers — Fox News
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onActing AG Blanche says Trump administration is nixing $1.8 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund'Blanche made the comments during testimony before a House subcommittee.2:40Acting AG Blanche says Trump administration is nixing $1.8 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund'Allison Robbert/AP ByAlexander MallinJune 2, 2026, 8:43 PMActing Attorney General Todd Blanche confirmed during testimony before a House subcommittee on Tuesday that the Trump administration is backing down from establishing a $1.8 billion "Anti-Weaponization Fund" to benefit allies of President Donald Trump following heavy pressure from…
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