Sen. Ted Cruz says Blanche faced "full-on revolt" over "anti-weaponization fund" in meeting with GOP senators

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Sen. Ted Cruz called a meeting with Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche regarding the Justice Department's "anti-weaponization fund" one of the roughest he's witnessed.
The fund, part of a settlement to resolve President Trump's lawsuit against the IRS, aims to compensate those claiming political persecution.
Approximately 45 Senate Republicans attended the meeting, with Cruz estimating at least half expressed strong opposition and anger.
Cruz stated that the opposition to the fund nearly derailed a planned vote on border security and immigration enforcement funding.
Blanche reportedly assured senators that individuals involved in violence, including Jan. 6 defendants, would not be eligible for payouts from the fund.
The Justice Department confirmed a "healthy discussion" took place and reiterated that the fund is unrelated to the reconciliation package.

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