Trump Declares 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' Discontinued Amid AG Nominee Blockage

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Published: 2026-08-01
Category: us
Source: CP24
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President Trump announced the discontinuation of his proposed $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization fund," intended to compensate political allies. This decision follows Republican Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis blocking the confirmation of Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche in protest of the fund. Despite the declaration, Trump defended the concept, further complicating the confirmation process for his nominee.

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