Some Republicans say Trump should close the door on paying out Jan. 6 rioters (opens original article in a new tab)

Some Republicans criticize Trump for considering taxpayer payouts for Jan. 6 rioters, while others support the attorney general nominee's promise to abandon the controversial fund.

• Trump expressed openness to paying Jan. 6 rioters, prompting bipartisan backlash.
• Sen. Josh Hawley and Sen. Adam Schiff oppose payouts for convicted rioters.
• Attorney general nominee Todd Blanche promised the anti-weaponization fund is dead, but Trump revived the issue.
• GOP senators have mixed reactions to Blanche's confirmation and Trump's comments.