House Democrats look to bypass Mike Johnson on outlawing Trump weaponization fund
Summary
House Democrats are trying to force a vote to permanently block a $1.8 billion fund tied to President Donald Trump that was meant to fight political weaponization. They are using a special procedure called a discharge petition to bring the issue to the House floor despite Republican leaders opposing it.Key Facts
- Democrats want to stop the Trump administration's $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund permanently.
- A discharge petition needs 218 signatures to force a House vote, and eight such petitions have succeeded this session.
- The Justice Department canceled the fund recently after backlash from both parties.
- Critics, including a federal judge, doubt the fund’s complete end, prompting the new effort.
- House Judiciary Committee member Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) introduced the NO CARTE BLANCHE Act to block taxpayer money from funding settlements related to Trump’s IRS case.
- The bill also seeks to stop legal immunity deals arranged for Trump, his family, and businesses by acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.
- The petition was announced on Thursday and will be active on Friday for members to sign.
- Some Republicans may hesitate to join because Trump punishes those who oppose him, as seen in the ousting of Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.).
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