Trump’s $1.8B ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’ Draws Outrage
The Trump administration has introduced an 'anti-weaponization' fund totaling $1.8 billion, aimed at supporting allies who claim wrongful prosecution by the Biden administration. This initiative has sparked significant backlash, particularly among Democrats who are questioning its legitimacy. The fund may also extend compensation to individuals convicted for their involvement in the January 6 riots.
- ▪The fund is designed to assist Trump allies who allege wrongful prosecution.
- ▪Democrats are expressing outrage and skepticism regarding the fund's purpose.
- ▪There is a possibility that the fund could compensate convicted January 6 rioters.
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- ▪ Senate punts immigration enforcement vote over ‘anti-weaponization’ fund outrage — Washington Examiner
- ▪ 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' Is Simply Indefensible — RealClearPolitics - Homepage
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CopiedThe Trump administration is defending what it calls its “anti-weaponization” fund, using $1.8 billion of taxpayer money to pay Trump allies who say they were wrongly prosecuted by the Biden administration, and is not ruling out compensating convicted Jan. 6 rioters. On Capitol Hill, Democrats grilled acting Attorney General and former Trump personal lawyer Todd Blanche. NBC’s Gabe Gutierrez reports for TODAY.May 20, 2026
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