Senator Ted Cruz engaged in a fiery exchange over President Trump's proposed $1.776 billion fund that could compensate individuals convicted for their roles in the January 6 Capitol riot.
During the heated argument, a man identified only as Charlie expressed his unwillingness as a taxpayer to fund payments to those who committed violence at the Capitol. Cruz deflected by asking whether Charlie was equally concerned about President Biden's alleged weaponization of the Justice Department against peaceful protesters and Trump himself.
Charlie pushed back, insisting the issue at hand was about Trump's current proposal, not past actions by Biden. Cruz acknowledged that those who committed violence on January 6 should face prosecution and consequences, but he avoided stating whether they should receive compensation from the proposed fund.