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WATCH: Trump Trolls ABC Reporter, Says He’ll Put Weaponization Fund “Back on the Table” if Todd Blanche Isn’t Confirmed

Aug 3, 2026Far Right

President Trump on Sunday doubled down, saying he wants to revive the $1.776 billion weaponization fund, which was previously scrapped after a judge blocked it. A reporter asked Trump about his plans with the weaponization fund after he laid out plans to restore the fund on Saturday, and he confirmed the fund will be "back on the table." Before taking the…

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