Transcript: Sen. Chris Van Hollen on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 24, 2026
Summary
Senator Chris Van Hollen criticized the ongoing war with Iran and expressed concerns about a recent deal allowing Iran more control over the Strait of Hormuz. He also opposed a new $1.8 billion Department of Justice fund meant for people claiming unfair treatment by the government, calling it a "political slush fund" and pushing for limits on who can receive the money.Key Facts
- Senator Van Hollen says the war against Iran was a mistake and urged stopping further involvement.
- The new deal appears to reopen the Strait of Hormuz but may give Iran more control over it.
- Iran now has a more hardline government, and the deal involves releasing some frozen assets to Iran.
- The Department of Justice created a $1.8 billion fund for people who say they were wronged by the federal government.
- Van Hollen calls the fund a political slush fund funded by taxpayers and wants to remove it.
- He proposes that people who rioted on January 6, assaulted police, convicted sex offenders, or members of Congress should be ineligible for the fund.
- Senate Republicans are upset about the fund and its impact on passing another bill for immigration enforcement funding.
- The administration says the fund is transparent and needed, with rules and appointed commissioners overseeing it.
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