Senator Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) expressed his criticism of the Justice Department's nearly $1.8 billion initiative known as the 'anti-weaponization fund.' During an appearance on CNN's 'State of the Union' on May 25, 2026, Tillis referred to the fund as a 'payout pot for punks' and stated that it 'makes no sense.' His comments reflect a growing bipartisan concern regarding the fund's purpose and allocation.
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Sen. Thom Tillis Criticizes DOJ Compensation Fund
Senator Thom Tillis criticized the Justice Department's $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization fund' during an interview on CNN. He described the fund as a 'payout pot for punks' and questioned its rationale, highlighting bipartisan criticism of the initiative.
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Tillis ramps up criticism of DOJ compensation fund: ‘It‘s politically tone deaf’
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Sen. Thom Tillis Criticizes DOJ Compensation Fund