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Blanche on ‘anti-weaponization’ fund: ‘People that hurt police get money all the time’

May 21, 2026Center

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on Wednesday doubled down on his defense of the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) new “anti-weaponization” fund. Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have criticized the controversial $1.776 billion fund, which was created to help those who believe they were wrongfully targeted by the government to settle their claims.…

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