Donald Trump faces criticism from Senator Thom Tillis over 'incompetent personal advisor' and Anti-Weaponization Fund

Senator Thom Tillis (R‑NC) publicly criticized President Donald Trump, accusing him of following guidance from an unnamed “incompetent personal advisor” on the controversial Anti‑Weaponization Fund, a settlement tied to Jan. 6 rioters. Tillis posted on X that the fund remains alive and urged Trump to end it, linking the dispute to the stalled confirmation of acting Attorney General Todd Blanche. He said the delay in Blanche’s confirmation is due to the advisor’s advice. Tillis, together with Senator John Cornyn (R‑TX), demanded the fund be terminated to prevent misuse of taxpayer dollars. Trump had earlier praised Jan. 6 participants as “great American patriots” and suggested they should receive compensation, prompting Tillis’s response. The controversy centers on whether the fund should be ended and its impact on Blanche’s nomination.