Trump's $1.77 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund faces GOP opposition, may be dropped for immigration package
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By: Ashley Murray - June 2, 2026 10:27 am
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Summary
President Donald Trump's nearly $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund faces opposition from his own Republican party, with reports indicating he may drop the fund to allow Senate Republicans to advance a $72 billion immigration enforcement package. White House officials reportedly communicated this decision to Capitol Hill Republicans, though no public announcement had been made as of Monday afternoon.
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Trump had not yet made a public announcement by late afternoon, but several media outlets reported the president planned to possibly drop the fund to clear the way for Senate Republicans to advance a $72 billion immigration enforcement funding package.
Politico reported White House officials communicated the decision Monday to Republicans on Capitol Hill, according to two unnamed sources.
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