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Watch: Sen. Collins presses Blanche about Trump's "anti-weaponization" fund

Watch: Sen. Collins presses Blanche about Trump's "anti-weaponization" fund

Summary

Senator Susan Collins questioned Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche about a new $1.7 billion fund meant to prevent the misuse of weapons. The fund is part of a legal settlement involving President Donald Trump’s Justice Department and the IRS. Blanche said the fund is not common but has happened before.

Key Facts

  • Senator Susan Collins is a Republican from Maine.
  • The fund is called the "anti-weaponization fund."
  • It involves more than $1.7 billion.
  • The fund was created as part of a settlement in a lawsuit against the IRS.
  • Todd Blanche is the Acting Attorney General.
  • Blanche defended the fund, saying it is unusual but not without precedent.
  • The fund is connected to actions by President Donald Trump’s Justice Department.
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