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

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Instead, lawmakers reportedly left the closed-door session frustrated after a tense confrontation with acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, with several Republicans signaling the legislation was effectively dead for the week.

What made the backlash especially significant was that some of Trump’s usual allies were reportedly among the loudest critics.

Sens. Katie Britt and Tommy Tuberville, both from Alabama, were reportedly among the Republicans who confronted Blanche over fears that taxpayer money from the proposed compensation fund could ultimately go to individuals convicted in