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John Kennedy: Would not give Trump 'a blank check' on anti-weaponization fund legislation

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John Kennedy: Would not give Trump 'a blank check' on anti-weaponization fund legislation
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John Kennedy (La.) said Sunday any legislation concerning President Trump’s “anti-weaponization” fund should not provide “a blank check” to the administration. “In terms of the weaponization fund, the president himself has conceded that it will take legislation.

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Senator John Kennedy said he will not give President Trump a blank check for the anti-weaponization fund. He spoke on NBC's Meet the Press. Kennedy noted that Trump admitted the fund needs legislation. He wants any bill to have limits and oversight.

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This shows Congress may limit the president's power over a controversial fund. It matters because it affects how money is used for national security programs.

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Who said he would not give Trump a blank check?
Senator John Kennedy.
What did Kennedy say about the anti-weaponization fund?
He said any legislation must not give the administration unlimited authority.
Where did Kennedy make these comments?
On NBC's Meet the Press.
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