Ted Cruz says GOP senators were ‘screaming’ at Todd Blanche during ‘anti-weaponization’ fund briefing
Senator Ted Cruz described a recent closed-door meeting with Senate Republicans and Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche as one of the most contentious he has experienced. The meeting focused on the Trump administration's $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund, which has faced bipartisan criticism. Cruz warned that if the fund is not modified, it could lead to significant dissent among Republican senators when Congress reconvenes.
- ▪Senator Ted Cruz characterized the meeting as one of the roughest during his Senate tenure.
- ▪Many Republican senators expressed anger towards the attorney general over the fund, suggesting it resembled self-dealing.
- ▪Cruz indicated that a significant portion of the Republican caucus might align with Democrats against the fund if changes are not made.
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CongressTed Cruz says GOP senators were ‘screaming’ at Todd Blanche during ‘anti-weaponization’ fund briefingThe private meeting came hours before the Senate postponed a critical vote to advance a partisan funding bill for ICE and Border Patrol.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Sen. Ted Cruz called the meeting one of the "roughest" during his tenure in the Senate.Al Drago / Bloomberg via Getty ImagesShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 22, 2026, 8:51 PM EDTBy Brennan Leach and Kyla GuilfoilScreaming, yelling and accusations of self-dealing.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.That’s how Sen.
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