Published July 31, 2026 at 3:03 PM ET · Updated August 1, 2026 at 12:06 AM ET
President Trump defends the anti-weaponization fund but concedes it is effectively dead
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President Trump defended the anti-weaponization fund but acknowledged that it is effectively dead. The situation has further complicated the Blanche nomination.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 10 hr ago, when NBC News reported it. Coverage has since grown to 2 independent outlets, including 1 wire/mainstream feed. The most recent report came 3 hr ago from ZeroHedge. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.