Sen. John Kennedy says he’d exclude Jan. 6 rioters from an ‘anti-weaponization’ fund bill
John Kennedy in Washington, D.C., on Nov.
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Senator John Kennedy said he would not allow people who took part in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot to receive money from a new anti‑weaponization fund. He made the comment while speaking in Washington, D.C., on November 9, 2025. The fund is meant to support programs that prevent the misuse of weapons. Kennedy argued that rioters should not benefit from such programs.
Why it matters
The statement highlights the ongoing debate about responsibility for the Jan. 6 attack. It also shows how lawmakers decide who can receive government money for safety programs.
- Who said Jan. 6 rioters should be excluded from the fund?
- Senator John Kennedy said they should be excluded.
- When did Kennedy make this comment?
- He said it on November 9, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
- What is the purpose of the anti‑weaponization fund?
- The fund is intended to support programs that stop the misuse of weapons.
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Sen. John Kennedy says he’d exclude Jan. 6 rioters from an ‘anti-weaponization’ fund bill
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