Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick has firmly opposed Donald Trump's proposed Anti-Weaponization Fund, asserting that Congress will not approve any funding for it. Fitzpatrick highlighted the constitutional checks in place, emphasizing that all executive branch funding must be approved by Congress. He criticized Trump for attempting to exploit legal loopholes to push his agenda and announced plans to work with Democratic Rep. Tom Suozzi to introduce legislation aimed at dismantling the fund and addressing the underlying legal issues that allowed it to emerge. The fund, which sought to provide financial support to convicted Jan 6. rioters claiming victimization by the Justice Department, faced immediate backlash from many Republicans and was effectively halted following a court ruling. The Department of Justice confirmed it would not proceed with the fund, despite Trump's insistence on its importance, stating that lives have been negatively impacted by the legal actions taken against these individuals. Trump reiterated his desire to support those he believes have suffered due to government actions.