Trump, Johnson Meet at White House over DOJ's 'Anti-Weaponization' Fund
House Speaker Mike Johnson's direct discussion with President Trump reportedly halted a controversial DOJ fund, following judicial challenges and allegations of collusive settlements.
- On Monday, President Donald Trump abandoned plans for the nearly $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund after House Speaker Mike Johnson urged him to drop the initiative during a White House meeting.
- The controversial fund threatened to derail Republican efforts to pass essential funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection , complicating the GOP's legislative path to avert a filibuster.
- Federal judges have actively scrutinized the initiative, with Judge Leonie Brinkema issuing an injunction to halt disbursements while legal motions regarding allegations of collusion by Trump's counsel remain pending in court.
- Although the administration claims it will respect court rulings, some officials suggest the project is merely paused, and one GOP analyst compared the fund's uncertain status to a scene from "Monty Python and the Holy Grail."
- Plaintiffs have until June 12, 2026, to respond to motions concerning whether the case should be reopened due to potential fraud, ensuring the Anti-Weaponization Fund remains a significant legal and political liability.
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