A DOJ “anti-weaponization fund” was proposed without Congress’ input, with many Republican officials learning about it through news reports. The fund would provide payouts to prosecuted Trump boosters and possibly January 6 participants. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche met with Republican senators to discuss the plan, but the meeting became hostile and ended without resolution. As many as 25 GOP senators opposed the fund and questioned its legality, a rare level of dissent. After the unresolved meeting, Congress adjourned for Memorial Day recess, leaving an immigration funding bill on the legislative floor.
"On Thursday, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche met with Republican senators to talk about the DOJ's so-called "anti-weaponization fund," which promises payouts to prosecuted Tr*mp boosters and possibly J6ers. The fund was proposed without Congress' input, with many GOP officials finding out about the perverse plans via news reports."
"As many as 25 GOP senators spoke out in opposition of the weaponization fund Thursday, peppering Blanche with questions about its legality. His answers were unsatisfactory. The hostile meeting ended without a resolution. Shortly thereafter, Congress adjourned for its Memorial Day recess, with an immigration funding bill left on the legislative floor."
"The petulant president flexed his previously unchecked power multiple times this week, announcing the creation of a $1.8 million slush find for his allies and cheerleading the ouster of high-profile GOP foes. But this time around, Tr*mp's strong-arming has backfired (it only took 10 years)!"
"While Congress has been content to abdicate its authority over spending and war-making, it seems that Tr*mp's record low approval rating is causing several Republicans to reconsider their status as doormats. As many as 25 GOP senators spoke out in opposition of the weaponization fund Thursday, peppering Blanche with questions about its legality."
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