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Trump revives controversial 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' amid AG nomination battle

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President Donald Trump is attempting to revive a controversial "Anti-Weaponization Fund" that would compensate his allies, despite previously declaring it dead. This move is tied to securing Senate confirmation for his nominee for attorney general, Todd Blanche, whose confirmation is being blocked by Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis. The fund, which would reportedly grant Trump and his family immunity from tax audits, has drawn sharp criticism from Tillis, who called it a "payout pot for punks." AI

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Trump revives controversial 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' amid AG nomination battle

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Eric Tucker, The Associated Press ·

    Trump vows to restore his ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’ a day after declaring it dead, while Tillis slams it as a ‘payout pot for punks’

    Trump also asserted in his Truth Social post that he would keep acting Attorney General Todd Blanche in his current role.

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