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GOP Representative Targeted By Trump For Opposing January 6 Slush Fund

Fitzpatrick wrote to acting Attorney General Todd Blanche seeking answers about the fund’s oversight and funding.

GOP Representative Targeted By Trump For Opposing January 6 Slush Fund
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This article1 analysis · Oct 6, 2026
May 21, 2026
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President Donald Trump threatened to target Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick after Fitzpatrick questioned a $1.8 billion fund for people convicted in connection with the Jan. 6 attack. Fitzpatrick’s letter sought answers about the fund’s oversight and source of money.

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Pennsylvania representative opposing the fund and seeking information about its oversight

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who threatened to target Fitzpatrick over his opposition to the fund

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Todd Blanche
R · Attorney General

Acting attorney general who received Fitzpatrick’s letter

Former president cited in a comparison of earlier presidential election results in Fitzpatrick’s district

Thom Tillis
R · NC · SEN

North Carolina senator quoted criticizing White House officials’ priorities

Kamala Harris
Former U.S. Senator (D-CA)

Former vice president cited in a comparison of presidential election results in Fitzpatrick’s district

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Trump Criticizes Brian Fitzpatrick Over Opposition to January 6 Compensation Fund

Outlets agree that Trump criticized Fitzpatrick after he opposed a proposed fund tied to Trump. Left-leaning outlets frame Trump’s response as retaliation and portray Fitzpatrick’s questions about the fund as oversight. Center outlets emphasize Trump’s warning over Fitzpatrick’s opposition to his positions and also note the coming House race.

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