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Trump admin appears to back off $1.8B ‘anti-weaponization’ fund after rare GOP backlash

Jun 1, 2026Center Left

The Trump administration signaled it is backing off on the creation of a $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund announced by the Justice Department that could send money to allies of President Donald Trump.

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