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Six GOP senators vote to block Trump from reviving anti-weaponization fund

Six GOP senators vote to block Trump from reviving anti-weaponization fund

Summary

Six Republican senators joined Democrats to pass a measure blocking President Donald Trump’s plan to restart a $1.8 billion fund. This fund was intended to pay supporters who believe they were unfairly targeted by the Justice Department under President Biden.

Key Facts

  • Six GOP senators voted with Democrats to approve an amendment by Senator Bill Cassidy.
  • The amendment prevents the Trump administration from restarting the $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund.
  • The fund was meant to compensate MAGA allies who say they were wrongly prosecuted.
  • The Justice Department under President Biden handled the cases the fund targets.
  • Senators who voted with Democrats include Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski, and Dan Sullivan.
  • The vote happened early on a Friday morning.
  • The fund's goal was to respond to claims of political weaponization in prosecutions.
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