Trump defends massive settlement for ‘great American Patriots’ of Jan. 6, attacks GOP senators

President Donald Trump defended a $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' settlement fund on social media and in a Cabinet meeting, claiming it compensates individuals targeted by the Biden administration after the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack. Two Republican senators, John Cornyn and Thom Tillis, withheld support for Trump’s attorney general nominee Todd Blanche until the fund is formally terminated, arguing that those involved in the attack should not receive federal compensation.