Trump Defends ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund After Some Republican Pushback

Several GOP lawmakers have criticized the fund.
Trump Defends ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund After Some Republican Pushback
U.S. President Donald Trump waves as he prepares to board Air Force One at Beijing Capital International Airport in Beijing on May 15, 2026. Alex Wong/Getty Images
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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President Donald Trump on Friday defended the “anti-weaponization” fund that was recently set up by the Department of Justice (DOJ) as some Republican lawmakers criticized the move.

“I gave up a lot of money in allowing the just announced Anti-Weaponization Fund to go forward,” Trump said in a Truth Social post. “I could have settled my case, including the illegal release of my Tax Returns and the equally illegal break in of Mar-a-Lago, for an absolute fortune.”

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Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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