Republicans Upset Over Trump’s $1.8B Fund for Jan. 6 Defendants

Democrats, of course, have attacked the fund as well, which the president says is aimed at providing relief for Jan. 6 defendants whose rights were abused during the Biden administation, not for those who were rightfully convicted of violence.

The controversy reportedly blew up a high-stakes White House strategy session involving Trump, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), and top Republican leadership.

The meeting had been intended to rescue a stalled $70 billion immigration enforcement package viewed as central to Trump’s long-term deportation and border security agenda through 2029.