Kirsten Gillibrand: “It is slated to receive nearly $2 billion in federal funding…”

“This fund was established by President Trump's Justice Department, and it's a poorly disguised attempt to funnel taxpayer dollars to President Trump's political allies. It is slated to receive nearly $2 billion in federal funding under the guise of an anti weaponization settlement. These are taxpayer dollars that could be used to help Americans put food on the table, keep their lights on, and get medical care.” (01:16–01:27)

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