SHOWDOWN: GOP Senators Make More Demands as DOJ Signals Trump Administration is Dropping Weaponization Fund Republican Senators are demanding a clear statement from President Trump regarding the $1.77 billion weaponization fund. While the Department of Justice has stated they will abide by a court ruling that halts the fund, several Republican Senators feel this is insufficient. They are seeking direct confirmation from Trump that the fund will be permanently dropped, and some are considering further legislative action.

• Republican Senators are dissatisfied with the Justice Department’s statement on the $1.77 billion weaponization fund.
• They are demanding a clear statement directly from President Trump.
• The DOJ stated they disagree with a court ruling that halts the fund but will abide by it.
• Senators like Curtis and Kennedy expressed that the DOJ’s statement does not provide enough assurance.
• The reconciliation vote to fund ICE and Border Patrol was delayed by Senate GOP due to this issue.
• Some Senators are considering legislative action to ensure the fund is shut down.
• The status of the reconciliation vote moving forward this week is yet to be determined.