GOP leverages ICE funding package to make Trump's controversial $2B fund 'never exist'
The Justice Department has decided not to move forward with the controversial $2 billion anti-weaponization fund, as confirmed by Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche. This decision comes after a federal judge temporarily blocked the fund's creation, leading Senate Republicans to seek clarity on its status. Some GOP members are urging President Trump to officially terminate the fund to ensure it does not resurface in the future.
- ▪Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced that the Justice Department will not proceed with the anti-weaponization fund.
- ▪The fund was initially proposed as part of a settlement between the Trump family and the IRS.
- ▪Republicans expressed concerns that the fund could allow individuals convicted of crimes related to the January 6 riot to access taxpayer money.
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Politics GOP leverages ICE funding package to make Trump's controversial $2B fund 'never exist' Acting AG Todd Blanche said the fund is not moving forward, but some senators want Trump himself to kill it By Alex Miller Fox News Published June 3, 2026 10:55am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Todd Blanche says DOJ will not move forward with anti-weaponization fund Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche told lawmakers the Justice Department is abandoning plans for its anti-weaponization fund, ending the effort after a federal judge temporarily blocked its creation.
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