Key facts
- President Trump stated he would consult lawyers about the $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund.
- Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche indicated no plans to move forward with the fund.
- The $1.8 billion fund was previously a sticking point for an immigration funding bill.
- The Senate is currently debating a $70 billion immigration funding bill.
President Trump sidestepped a question regarding the status of his proposed $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund. When asked if the idea was dead or on hold, especially after acting Attorney General Todd Blanche stated there were no plans to move forward with it, Trump responded, 'I'd have to ask the lawyers. I don't know.' These comments were made in the Oval Office on Wednesday. The $1.8 billion fund had previously been a point of contention that stalled a $70 billion immigration funding bill in the Senate, which is currently under debate.