"The Anti-Weaponization Fund": What It Is & Why It Matters

A "dark day for democracy" or a way to "right the wrongs" of the past?Jenna takes you inside the White House Press Briefing room, where the Vice President focused on two major topics: Iran and a controversial DOJ settlement creating a $1.77 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund. Vance says he can’t know if Iran will ultimately reach a deal and suggests it’s unclear what Iran wants.Jenna provides some background on a new settlement t related to a lawsuit brought by President Trump over allegedly leaked tax returns. We discuss unanswered questions about how the new "Anti-Weaponization" fund will operate - who qualifies, how claims will be vetted and why critics argue this is "corruption in plainest sight."00:00 Vance Takes Podium00:53 Iran Talks Insight02:53 Stalemate And Goals04:42 DOJ Settlement Rewind06:13 Anti Weaponization Fund08:07 Senate Pushback Questions11:29 Vance Defends Fund14:35 Media Pattern Warning16:37 Why Announce Now18:52 Midterms Economy Question21:23 Election Dynamics Ahead22:14 Who Briefs Next OutroSUPPORT OUR MISSION:Love nonpartisan news? Want a bigger serving of the serious headlines?  Here’s how you can become a SCOOP insider: https://www.scoop.smarthernews.com/get-the-inside-scoop/   Shop our gear! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smarthernews/ Website: https://smarthernews.com/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/smarthernews