Former Vice President Mike Pence is calling for the immediate cancellation of the new Anti-Weaponization fund. The fund itself has stirred significant debate among Republicans on Capitol Hill. The push to scrap this initiative comes as the administration faces scrutiny over the $1.776 billion pool of money, which was initially established as part of a settlement involving President Trump and the IRS.
CBS News reported that Pence made his position on the matter crystal clear during an appearance on Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan. The former vice president was present at the Capitol on January 6, 2021, to certify the electoral votes when he was forced to evacuate. He stated, “The idea of creating a fund that could compensate people who assaulted police officers and vandalized the Capitol that day is totally unacceptable.”
