POLITICSMay 22 · 15:22 UTCTHE HILLSophie Brams

Trump defends DOJ ‘anti-weaponization’ fund from GOP critics

President Trump is defending his administration's creation of a nearly $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund, which has drawn criticism from both Democrats and Republicans in the Senate. Senate Republicans delayed votes on a reconciliation package Thursday over disagreement with the fund, marking a rare point of contention between Trump and typically supportive congressional Republicans.

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