Whatley backs Trump’s $1.8B ‘anti-weaponization fund’ despite GOP revolt on Capitol Hill

Michael Whatley, a Republican Senate candidate in North Carolina, supports President Donald Trump’s $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization fund' despite opposition from Senate Republicans. The fund, stemming from a settlement over leaked tax returns, faces criticism for potentially compensating individuals prosecuted by the Biden administration, including Jan. 6 rioters. Thom Tillis, a Republican senator, has strongly opposed the fund, calling it a 'payout pot for punks,' while Trump has pressured party members to align with him.