Republican defiance over ‘anti-weaponisation’ fund sets up confrontation with Trump
Republican lawmakers are pushing back against President Trump's proposed 'anti-weaponisation' fund, which aims to compensate individuals he claims were victims of government overreach. This conflict has emerged as a significant issue within a larger $72 billion immigration spending bill, leading to a potential showdown as midterm elections approach. The situation highlights divisions within the Republican Party and raises questions about the party's loyalty to Trump amidst growing dissent.
- ▪Republicans in Congress are revolting against Trump's $1.776 billion fund for alleged victims of government 'weaponisation'.
- ▪The Senate has paused a $72 billion immigration enforcement spending bill, which has become a battleground over the fund.
- ▪Some Republican senators argue that the fund could compensate individuals convicted for crimes related to the January 6 Capitol attack.
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Republican defiance over ‘anti-weaponisation’ fund sets up confrontation with TrumpSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxOn May 21, the Senate called timeout on a US$72 billion spending Bill on immigration enforcement, which has become a battleground over the “anti-weaponisation” fund.PHOTO: BLOOMBERGPublished May 23, 2026, 06:20 PMUpdated May 23, 2026, 06:33 PMListenWASHINGTON - Republicans in the US Congress have revolted over President Donald Trump’s US$1.776 billion (S$2.27 billion) fund for people he says were victims of government “weaponisation,” setting the stage for a searing battle less than six months before midterm elections.On May 21, the Senate called timeout on a US$72 billion spending Bill on immigration enforcement, which has become a battleground over…
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