President Donald Trump expressed uncertainty regarding the future of the 'anti-weaponization' fund during a press conference on June 3, 2026. This statement followed comments from acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, who indicated that the Justice Department would not pursue the $1.8 billion fund due to bipartisan criticism. Trump stated, 'I’d have to ask the lawyers. I don’t know' when asked if the fund was dead or on hold. He also described the fund as 'a beautiful thing' and emphasized its importance.
The fund was initially created as part of a settlement involving the IRS and Trump, the Trump Organization, and his sons, Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, after Trump agreed to drop a $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS. Both Democrats and Republicans have criticized the fund, which was intended to compensate individuals they described as victims of lawfare. Following Trump's remarks, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer announced plans for a vote to permanently outlaw the fund, while other congressional Democrats also expressed intentions to legislate against it.
