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More Republicans Push To Kill Trump's Anti-Weaponization Fund: 'Payout Pot For Punks'

Suozzi is reportedly working with Brian Fitzpatrick on legislation to block the fund.

More Republicans Push To Kill Trump's Anti-Weaponization Fund: 'Payout Pot For Punks'
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This article1 analysis · Oct 6, 2026
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May 21, 2026
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Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick and Tom Suozzi are reportedly drafting legislation to block a $1.8 billion fund established through President Donald Trump's settlement with the IRS. Several Republican senators have also voiced objections, while Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche was expected to lobby Republicans in support of the fund.

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Representative drafting legislation to block the fund

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Representative drafting legislation to block the fund

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose IRS settlement established the fund

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Todd Blanche
R · Attorney General

Acting attorney general who was set to lobby Republicans in support of the fund

Thomas Massie
R · KY-4

Representative who lost his primary

John Thune
R · SD · SEN

Senate majority leader who criticized the fund and called for vetting

Thom Tillis
R · NC · SEN

Senator criticizing the fund

Bill Cassidy
R · LA · SEN

Senator criticizing the settlement and opposing funding for Trump's ballroom project

Julia Letlow
R · LA-5

Representative who defeated Cassidy in a primary

Jamie Raskin
D · MD-8

Representative who introduced legislation restricting payments from the fund

John R. Curtis
R · UT · SEN

Senator expressing concern about payments from the executive branch

John Hoeven
R · ND · SEN

Senator expressing reservations about the fund

Joni Ernst
R · IA · SEN

Senator seeking more details about the fund

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Suozzi and Fitzpatrick Introduce Bill to Block DOJ Fund Payments

Suozzi and Fitzpatrick introduced a bipartisan bill to block federal payments through the Justice Department’s nearly $1.8 billion fund. Center outlets focus on the bill’s limits on fund payments, with coverage also noting Suozzi’s appeal to Republicans and the dispute around the fund. Right-leaning outlets frame it as a Republican joining a Democrat to stop the fund and note Fitzpatrick’s concern about transparency.

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