MAGA allies
Coverage of MAGA allies in the Nexus archive.
- White House turns on MAGA allies as Iran deal sparks conservative revolt
The White House is turning on MAGA allies as an Iran deal triggers a conservative revolt. Conservative commentators Batya Ungar-Sargon and David Reaboi became recent targets.
- Senate Republicans in somber, pessimistic mood over Trump deal with Iran
President Trump’s deal to lift sanctions on Iran and provide access to a $300 billion reconstruction fund has caused a glum mood among the Senate Republican conference. GOP senators reported that colleagues are in dismay and somber over the agreement's cost.
- Senate passes immigration enforcement funding after clashes over ballroom, 'anti-weaponization' fund
The Senate passed a $69.5 billion budget reconciliation package to fund immigration enforcement through 2029, despite opposition from some Republicans who wanted language to block the Trump administration's 'anti-weaponization' fund for MAGA allies. The bill passed with a 52-47 vote.
- Senate passes immigration enforcement funding after clashes over ballroom, ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
The Senate passed a $69.5 billion budget reconciliation package to fund immigration enforcement through 2029, despite opposition from some Republicans who wanted language to block the Trump administration's $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund for MAGA allies. The legislation passed 52-47.
- Six GOP senators vote to block Trump from reviving anti-weaponization fund
Six Republican senators voted with Democrats for an amendment sponsored by Bill Cassidy to block the Trump administration from reviving a $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund intended to pay MAGA allies who feel they were prosecuted by the Biden-era Justice Department.
- Senate GOP defeats amendment to ban Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
Senate Republicans defeated an amendment sponsored by Chuck Schumer to prohibit the Justice Department from establishing a $1.776 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund. The amendment aimed to block funding for MAGA allies, though the acting Attorney General stated the administration would abandon the proposal.
- ‘Outright theft’: legal experts decry $1.8bn Trump anti-weaponization fund
Legal experts and critics from both political parties have condemned a $1.776bn 'anti-weaponization' fund launched by Donald Trump's justice department, calling it a corrupt slush fund for Maga allies that improperly benefits January 6 insurrectionists. The fund, intended to pay alleged victims of 'lawfare', has sparked a legal and political firestorm.
- ‘Outright theft’: legal experts decry $1.8bn Trump anti-weaponization fund
Legal experts and congressional critics are condemning a $1.776bn 'anti-weaponization' fund established by Donald Trump's justice department, labeling it a corrupt scheme benefiting Maga allies and January 6 insurrectionists. The fund, intended to support alleged victims of 'lawfare', is criticized as opaque and improperly aiding those who echo Trump's false claims about Biden's administration.
- Republicans see path forward on reconciliation after administration backs down on anti-weaponization fund
Republicans see a path forward for passing the budget reconciliation package funding immigration enforcement after the Trump administration withdrew its $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund proposal. Senate Majority Leader John Thune and GOP senators are involved.
- Clinton judge BLOCKS Trump's $1.8 billion 'slush fund' for MAGA allies in bombshell decision
A Clinton judge has blocked Trump's $1.8 billion 'slush fund' intended for MAGA allies. The decision is described as a 'bombshell' in the article.
- Republicans punt on reconciliation amid furious disagreement over ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
Senate Republicans have postponed voting on a $70 billion budget reconciliation package for immigration enforcement through 2029 due to internal disagreement over the Trump administration's proposal for an $1.8 billion compensation fund for MAGA allies. The disagreement has created significant division within the Republican conference.
- Outcry grows over Israeli soldier smashing Jesus statue in Lebanon
An Israeli soldier was reported to have smashed a Jesus statue in Lebanon, sparking widespread outrage. Some former MAGA allies of Donald Trump condemned the desecration of the Christian religious symbol.
- Trump’s MAGA allies have a new plan for mass deportations. It could splinter the coalition.
A group of Trump's MAGA allies released a playbook advocating mass deportations through worksite enforcement, risking coalition splits. The plan faces opposition from industries reliant on undocumented labor and aligns with historical strategies like Eisenhower's deportation efforts.