During a congressional hearing on June 6, 2026, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche stated that the Trump administration is not moving forward with the proposed $1.776 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund, which was intended to provide payouts to Trump supporters, including individuals involved in the January 6 riots. However, sources familiar with the situation indicated that discussions about the fund's future are ongoing, and some officials believe that elements of the fund may still be pursued. A White House official characterized speculation about future actions as unfounded, while a senior DOJ official noted that there have been no high-level discussions about reviving the fund since Blanche's testimony. The fund has faced bipartisan criticism, with concerns about its potential use to compensate individuals convicted of crimes related to January 6. Despite the backlash, the administration has not formally abandoned the plan, and internal discussions continue as the Senate considers Blanche's nomination for attorney general.
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Congress Questions Future of Trump's Anti-Weaponization Fund
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche testified before Congress that the Trump administration is not proceeding with the Anti-Weaponization Fund aimed at compensating Trump loyalists. However, sources suggest that discussions about the fund's future are still taking place, and bipartisan criticism has emerged regarding its implications, particularly concerning individuals involved in the January 6 events.
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- ✕ loaded language: 'slush fund'
- ✕ loaded language: 'uproar'
- ✕ loaded language: 'politically inconvenient project'
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- ✕ loaded language: 'so-called Anti-Weaponization Fund'
- ✕ loaded language: 'deemed a political slush fund by critics'
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- ✕ editorializing: Trump Isn't Giving Up on His Slush Fund
- ✕ editorializing: politically inconvenient project for rewarding those who were allegedly victimized
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Congress Questions Future of Trump's Anti-Weaponization Fund