Proposed bill would tax New Yorkers who tap ‘anti-weaponization’ fund at 100%
A proposed bill in New York aims to impose a 100% state income tax on residents who access the Trump administration's 'anti-weaponization' fund. Assemblyman Alex Bores argues that this fund is essentially a political payout for those involved in the January 6 insurrection. The bill, called the Anti-Insurrectionist Act, seeks to prevent any enrichment from what Bores describes as an illegal slush fund.
- ▪Assemblyman Alex Bores proposes a 100% tax on New Yorkers who tap into the anti-weaponization fund.
- ▪The fund has faced bipartisan criticism and is seen as a reward for January 6 insurrectionists.
- ▪Bores' bill aims to ensure that no resident benefits financially from the fund.
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U.S. newsProposed bill would tax New Yorkers who tap ‘anti-weaponization’ fund at 100%“If you storm the Capitol and you take from this slush fund, too bad we’re taking it,” New York State Assemblymember Alex Bores said.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00State Rep. Alex Bores, D-N.Y., a Democratic House candidate, during a town hall event in New York last month. Michael Nagle / Bloomberg via Getty Images fileShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 27, 2026, 5:12 PM EDTBy Corky SiemaszkoA New York lawmaker says state residents who tap the Trump administration’s controversial $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund should be required to pay a 100% state income tax on that money.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive…
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