Trump Uncertain Whether Anti-Weaponization Fund Is Dead or Paused
President Donald Trump appeared uncertain Wednesday about the future of the Justice Department’s proposed $1.776 billion “anti-weaponization fund,” which has caused some consternation on Capitol Hill.
TL;DR
- President Trump expressed uncertainty about the Justice Department's "anti-weaponization fund."
- The acting Attorney General previously stated the DOJ would drop the fund.
- Trump called the fund a "beautiful thing" and stated he "love[s] it."
- Republican senators are seeking explicit assurance that the fund will be permanently dropped.
- Trump attributed the fund's blockage to a "radical-left judge" and claimed some rioters were "victimized."
- The fund is unpopular on Capitol Hill and with the public due to concerns about funding January 6th rioters.