GOP Senators Blast Attorney General Over Anti-Weapon Fund

During a closed-door meeting, GOP Senators vocally criticized Attorney General Todd Blanche regarding a proposed $1.8 billion anti-weapon fund. Texas Senator Ted Cruz described the meeting as intense, with at least half of the senators expressing their anger towards Blanche.

The meeting, which took place on Thursday, focused on the controversial fund, which was later stalled in the legislative process concerning immigration and customs enforcement. Cruz noted that Republican senators were concerned about the fund's political ramifications, particularly its potential to damage President Donald Trump's standing.

He reported that senators were frustrated, with many yelling at Blanche, who was accused of feeling self-deal. The proposed fund was announced as part of a deal where Trump agreed to drop a $10 billion lawsuit linked to the 2022 FBI search of Mar-a-Lago.

The fund aims to address grievances of individuals allegedly harmed by weapon laws, but it faced severe backlash within the Republican caucus, leading to warnings of significant resistance if changes were not made.