In an exclusive interview with NBC's "Meet the Press," President Donald Trump expressed support for an "anti-weaponization fund" and stated he would pay applicants "the kind of money they deserve."
During the interview, which aired Sunday, Trump said "the weaponization fund is a great idea." He added that if Republicans "don't get it approved, I'd be disappointed."
Trump referenced individuals who he said "have been destroyed" in connection with the issues the fund would address. When discussing compensation for applicants to the anti-weaponization fund, Trump stated he would pay them the "kind of money they deserve."
The President's comments suggest he views the proposed fund as a mechanism to provide financial support to individuals he believes have been unfairly targeted. The interview represents Trump's first detailed public comments on the anti-weaponization fund concept.
The discussion occurred during a broader conversation on NBC's "Meet the Press" program. The proposal for such a fund has emerged amid ongoing debates about the use of government institutions and law enforcement in political matters.
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