First Anti-Weaponization Fund Applicant Speaks to CNN

The Lead with Jake Tapper

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🗓️ 22 May 2026

⏱️ 81 minutes

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From legitimate cases of grievance, to January 6 rioters, to election deniers, to even a television network. Many come forward claiming they were wronged by the federal government and they want in on Trump’s $1.776 billion anti-weaponization fund. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Attention all passengers.
0:04.0	The Uber ride for Jeff's rugby team will depart in five minutes from Platform 15.
0:10.0	Your ride comes with six toilets and a refreshments carriage that you'll empty within five minutes.
0:16.0	Thank you for booking your tickets on Uber.
0:20.0	Trains on Uber.
0:24.7	Do you want a piece of that $1.8 billion Trump Fund?
0:28.1	Well, get in line.
0:29.3	The lead starts right now.
0:32.5	From legitimate cases of grievance to January 6 rioters, to election deniers, even a TV network.
0:38.3	Many, many coming forward, claiming they two were wronged by the federal government.
0:42.3	And they want in on Trump's $1.776 billion anti-weaponization fund.
0:47.3	Two of the men seeking claims will be here on the lead.
0:50.3	And new U.S. intelligence revealing Iran is rebuilding its military arsenal faster than expected. What could this mean if the U.S. intelligence revealing Iran is rebuilding its military arsenal faster than expected.
0:56.0	What could this mean if the U.S. restarts its military campaign against Iran?
1:00.4	I'm going to talk to a top member of the House Intelligence Committee about that.
1:04.1	And we're just hours away from Stephen Colbert's final show.
1:08.2	Is CBS hurting itself by canceling the late-night comedian?
1:11.3	My guest ahead is trying to make that case.
1:19.1	Welcome to The Lead.
1:20.1	I'm Jake Tapper.
1:20.6	The Lead tonight.
1:21.6	Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is on the defense over the Justice Department's $1.776 billion
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