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Monday, June 01, 2026

President Donald Trump is retreating from plans for a $1.8 billion "Anti-Weaponization Fund" after a fierce backlash from fellow Republicans, according to two people granted anonymity to describe the decision ahead of a public announcement.

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"Two federal judges raised questions about the DOJ fund Friday, with one Virginia-based district judge issuing a temporary restraining order preventing the Trump administration from disbursing any money from it.

Separately, the Florida-based district judge who presided over the federal lawsuit filed by Trump that led to the fund's creation launched an inquiry into the settlement deal.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune indicated the fund would have to be restricted in some way to unlock further progress on the GOP bill, saying in an interview it was a "safe bet" changes would be coming.

"The best way to handle it is if the administration decides to shut it down themselves," he added in subsequent comments to reporters."

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Must be a weird feeling for some of the GOPhers in Congress to actually say 'NO' to DJT.

Here's a vid version of the story:

Trump Abruptly Ends Slush Fund As Republican Revolt Blocks Him
12 mins ago

www.youtube.com

#1 | Posted by Corky at 2026-06-01 04:58 PM | Reply

@#1 ... Must be a weird feeling for some of the GOPhers in Congress to actually say 'NO' to DJT. ...

It looks to me like only 20 days of both chambers of Congress being in session before the August recess.

rollcall.com
(scroll down a bit for the calendar)

So, maybe the GOP in Congress saw they had better battles to fight?

#2 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-06-01 06:56 PM | Reply

Shitler ain't running the show no more.

#3 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2026-06-01 07:50 PM | Reply

@#3

I'm not yet willing to go that far.

This was just a battle he lost.

November 2026 may provide more information upon whether this battle win is indicative of a possible war win.

Stated differently, too soon to tell.

#4 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-06-01 07:55 PM | Reply

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