Republicans recoil as Trump's billion-dollar DOJ 'slush fund' for allies threatens ICE, Border Patrol plan
Senate Republicans are expressing concerns over President Trump's new $1.8 billion DOJ fund aimed at combating perceived weaponization. The fund has drawn criticism for potentially allowing individuals convicted of assaulting Capitol Police to access taxpayer dollars. As GOP lawmakers push for immigration funding, the controversy surrounding the DOJ fund complicates their efforts.
- ▪The Department of Justice announced a $1.78 billion fund in a deal between Trump and the IRS.
- ▪Senate Republicans are worried that individuals who assaulted Capitol Hill police may be eligible for the fund.
- ▪Senate Majority Leader John Thune has called for the fund to be 'fenced in appropriately'.
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Politics Republicans recoil as Trump's billion-dollar DOJ 'slush fund' for allies threatens ICE, Border Patrol plan Senate Majority Leader John Thune said he's 'not a big fan' and wants the fund 'fenced in appropriately' By Alex Miller Fox News Published May 21, 2026 11:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Tensions grow as GOP lawmakers seek to pass DHS funding through reconciliation Former White House chief of staff Reince Priebus discusses the DHS shutdown and weighs the potential impact on the 2026 midterm elections on ‘Sunday Night in America.’ NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Senate Republicans are breaking with President Donald Trump on his new, nearly $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund as concerns over…
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