Republican senators urge Trump to scrap $1.8B 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' amid backlash over potential payouts to January 6 rioters
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Ariana Baio
Slow-proofed and worth the wait. Worth its weight in flour.
Summary
Republican senators are urging President Trump to eliminate the nearly $1.8 billion "Anti-Weaponization Fund" created by the Justice Department, which would allow individuals who claim they were unfairly prosecuted under the Obama and Biden administrations—including January 6 rioters—to receive taxpayer money. The fund has sparked bipartisan outrage and political backlash, with lawmakers concerned about its implications as Trump faces record-low approval ratings.
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The $1.776 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund,' created by the Justice Department, would permit those who believe they were unfairly prosecuted under the Obama and Biden administrations to seek payments
Lawmakers, politicians, commentators and members of the public have expressed outrage at the $1.776 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund'
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