Is the GOP Starting to Defy Trump?
Recent tensions between Republican senators and President Trump suggest a shift in party dynamics. Several senators criticized Trump's proposed funding plan, leading to its cancellation. Additionally, House Republicans have begun to openly oppose Trump's military actions in Iran, indicating a growing willingness to defy the former president.
- ▪Republican senators expressed strong criticism of Trump's proposed $1.8 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' during a private meeting.
- ▪The administration announced the cancellation of the fund following backlash from Senate Republicans.
- ▪House Republicans have also broken ranks with Trump by demanding a withdrawal of U.S. forces from Iran.
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Radio AtlanticIs the GOP Starting to Defy Trump?Republicans aren’t automatically falling in line anymore.By Hanna RosinBrendan Smialowski / AFP / GettyJune 4, 2026, 7 AM ET ShareSave Listen−1.0x+Seek0:0025:21Subscribe here: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Overcast | Pocket CastsA couple of weeks ago, several Republican senators not only criticized President Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion “Anti-Weaponization Fund” in a private meeting but “screamed” at Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, according to Senator Ted Cruz on his podcast.“There were multiple senators yelling at the attorney general, saying this feels like self-dealing,” Cruz said, presumably echoing broader criticism that this fund seemed more like a slush fund for Trump’s allies and supporters.
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