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EPISODE · May 19, 2026 · 1 MIN

JD Vance Defends Trump’s Anti-Weaponization Fund

from AURN News · host Ebony McMorris

Vice President JD Vance faced tough questions during a White House briefing over the Trump administration’s newly created “Anti-Weaponization Fund,” a nearly $1.8 billion taxpayer-funded program critics say could benefit Trump allies. The exchange also renewed debate over Medicaid cuts and their potential impact on rural hospitals. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Vice President JD Vance defended the administration’s new “Anti-Weaponization Fund” as critics raised questions about taxpayer money and Medicaid cuts.

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Vice President JD Vance faced tough questions during a White House briefing over the Trump administration’s newly created “Anti-Weaponization Fund,” a nearly $1.8 billion taxpayer-funded program critics say could benefit Trump allies. The exchange...

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