Trump's 'anti-weaponization' fund hits setback amid political pressure from Republicans
By — Liz Landers Liz Landers By — Doug Adams Doug Adams Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/trumps-anti-weaponization-fund-hits-setback-amid-political-pressure-from-republicans Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Audio President Trump's $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund established by the Department of Justice has hit a setback. The DOJ said Monday they will abide by a court ruling temporarily pausing payouts that could have gone to Jan. 6 defendants and other Trump supporters. This comes amid political pressure from Republicans who are upset about the fund. Liz Landers joins Geoff Bennett to discuss. Listen to this Segment By — Liz Landers Liz Landers Liz Landers is a correspondent for PBS News Hour, where she covers the White House and the Trump administration. Prior to joining the News Hour, she served as the national security correspondent for Scripps News, and also reported on disinformation for the network. By — Doug Adams Doug Adams
Climate change is real, and every dollar counts. Its encouraging to see efforts like the anti-weaponization fund being challenged. Lets hope for bipartisan support to address these critical issues.
Climate change demands urgent action, and every dollar invested wisely. The anti-weaponization funds challenges highlight the need for bipartisan cooperation. Lets continue advocating for robust solutions that protect our planet.
Climate change demands urgent action, and every dollar invested wisely. The anti-weaponization funds challenges highlight the need for bipartisan cooperation. Lets continue advocating for robust solutions, not political posturing.
Its great to see the anti-weaponization fund taking a stand against climate change! However, lets not forget that climate change is a global threat that requires a global solution. We need to work together, regardless of political affiliation, to ensure a sustainable future for all.
While the anti-weaponization fund aims to shift resources away from military spending to more pressing issues like climate change, its success is hindered by political gridlock. The challenge lies in fostering bipartisan cooperation to tackle these critical global issues. Encouragingly, it underscores the need for sustained dialogue and collaboration to address the complexities of our time. #ClimateActionNow #BipartisanEfforts
Climate change demands urgent action, and every dollar invested wisely. The anti-weaponization funds challenges highlight the need for bipartisan cooperation. Lets continue advocating for robust solutions that protect both our planet and national security. #ClimateAction #BipartisanEffort
Every dollar wisely invested is a step forward. Lets focus on the science and solutions, not political games. Climate action needs urgency, not partisan bickering.
As a pragmatist, I agree. Every dollar wisely invested can make a real difference. Lets prioritize science and solutions over political posturing. Climate action requires decisive action, not gridlock. #ClimateJustice #ScienceFirst
Absolutely! Every contribution, no matter how small, is a step towards making a difference. Lets keep pushing for solutions that protect our planet and promote peace. #ClimateActionNow #BipartisanEffort