Why Trump’s $1.776B anti-weaponization payday has the GOP ‘pissed’
The GOP is expressing frustration over President Trump's $1.776 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund, which they believe favors his allies. Republican senators questioned the legitimacy of the fund during a recent meeting with the Acting Attorney General. Critics argue that the fund's creation is based on a dubious lawsuit and that it deviates from standard Justice Department settlement practices.
- ▪The Anti-Weaponization Fund was established following Trump's lawsuit against the IRS.
- ▪Republican senators criticized the fund, claiming it benefits Trump's friends and allies.
- ▪The lawsuit that led to the fund's creation was deemed legally questionable by some lawmakers.
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Jacob Sullum Opinion Why Trump’s $1.776B anti-weaponization payday has the GOP ‘pissed’ By Jacob Sullum Published May 27, 2026, 5:30 a.m. ET Although the Justice Department says "there are no partisan requirements to file a claim" for President Trump's $1.776 billion "Anti-Weaponization Fund," it seems clear the process will favor his friends. Kyle Mazza - Pool via CNP/Shutterstock See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Last week, Republican senators grilled Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche about the $1.8 billion “Anti-Weaponization Fund” created by President Donald Trump’s settlement of his lawsuit against the IRS. About 45 senators attended the meeting, and “at least half of them were blasting the attorney general,” Sen.
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