Lawmakers slam Blanche over "anti-weaponization" fund that Trump touted
Summary
Lawmakers from both parties criticized acting Attorney General Todd Blanche about a $1.8 billion fund meant to prevent the misuse of government resources, which President Trump’s administration supported but later reconsidered after strong bipartisan opposition.Key Facts
- The Justice Department has a $1.8 billion fund called the "anti-weaponization" fund.
- This fund aims to stop the misuse or "weaponization" of government power.
- President Donald Trump’s administration initially supported this fund.
- Both Republican and Democratic lawmakers strongly opposed the fund.
- Due to this bipartisan opposition, the Trump administration stepped back from the fund.
- Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche was questioned by lawmakers about this issue.
- CBS News reported on the event through reporter Aaron Navarro.
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