Even GOP Senators Think Trump’s IRS ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund Goes Too Far
Senate Republicans are considering restrictions on President Trump's $1.776 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund aimed at compensating individuals who claim the legal system has been misused against them. Concerns have been raised about the fund potentially benefiting Trump and his allies, with some senators questioning its necessity amid pressing economic issues. Two Capitol Police officers have filed a lawsuit to block the fund, citing fears of increased violence against them from potential payouts to January 6 rioters.
- ▪Senate Republicans are looking to impose conditions on the distribution of Trump's anti-weaponization fund.
- ▪Concerns have been voiced about the fund being used to compensate individuals involved in the January 6 Capitol riot.
- ▪Two Capitol Police officers have filed a lawsuit against the fund, fearing it could lead to vigilante violence.
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Politics Even GOP Senators Think Trump’s IRS ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund Goes Too Far (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) Nicole Silverio Capitol Hill Reporter May 21, 2026 1:31 PM ET May 21, 2026 1:31 PM ET Nicole Silverio Capitol Hill Reporter Font Size: const observer = new MutationObserver((mutations) => { const adDivToHide = document.querySelector("#dailycaller_incontent_1"); if (adDivToHide && dc_noads_page) { adDivToHide.classList.add("hide-premium", "hide-free"); observer.disconnect(); console.log("Ad div found and hidden"); } }); observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true }); Senate Republicans appeared poised to restrict President Donald Trump’s $1.776 billion “anti-weaponization” fund in a $72 billion reconciliation package for immigration enforcement.
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