Senate Republicans split over Trump’s $1.8 billion ‘anti-weaponisation’ fund
US Senate Republicans are divided over approval of Donald Trump’s ‘anti-weaponisation’ fund.
The $1.8 billion fund is intended to compensate victims of political weaponisation using taxpayer money.
Republicans have raised concerns about the fund’s potential for self-dealing and possible payouts to individuals involved in the January 6 Capitol Hill riot.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the administration from proceeding with the fund.
Senators are expected to return next week, with some calling for written safeguards and greater congressional oversight.
