Congress rips Trump’s $1.776B fund for victims of politicized prosecutions: ‘I don’t see a purpose for it’
Congress is criticizing President Trump's $1.776 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund intended for victims of politicized prosecutions. Both Republicans and Democrats have expressed skepticism about the fund's purpose and its implications. The fund is open to individuals across the political spectrum, including those involved in high-profile legal battles.
- ▪Republicans and Democrats in Congress are panning President Trump's Anti-Weaponization Fund.
- ▪Senate Majority Leader John Thune stated he does not see a purpose for the fund.
- ▪The fund is open to victims of politicized prosecutions from all sides of the political spectrum.
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Politics Congress rips Trump’s $1.776B fund for victims of politicized prosecutions: ‘I don’t see a purpose for it’ By Josh Christenson and Ryan King Published May 19, 2026, 3:49 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google WASHINGTON — Republicans and Democrats in Congress are panning President Trump’s more than $1.7 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund that will allow “victims of lawfare” — including former first son Hunter Biden — to receive cash payouts. While Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche acknowledged that it was “unusual” but “not unprecedented,” several Republicans came out publicly against the $1.776 billion settlement on Tuesday. “Yeah, not a big fan,” Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) told reporters.
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