Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick opposes Trump's Anti-Weaponization Fund and introduces bipartisan bill to stop it
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Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick opposes Trump's Anti-Weaponization Fund and introduces bipartisan bill to stop it

Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) publicly criticized President Trump's $1.776 billion "Anti-Weaponization Fund" as absurd and a slush fund, calling for Congress to reclaim its appropriations authority. Fitzpatrick introduced a bipartisan bill to stop the fund and said he does not worry about Trump's potential retaliation, citing his duty to represent his constituents who oppose the measure.

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GOP Rep. Fitzpatrick: I Don't Worry About President Trump's Criticism
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