Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) said Sunday he expects Republican opposition to President Donald Trump's agenda to grow, citing recent judicial rulings and primary election results. Booker criticized Trump's administration for creating a $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund, which would compensate individuals claiming victimization by the government, including those pardoned for the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot. A federal judge temporarily blocked the fund's creation on Friday, one of several Trump actions halted by courts in the past week.
In a separate case, a federal judge ordered Trump's name removed from the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Trump responded on his social media platform, criticizing the judge but stating he would work with Congress to transfer the institution back to them. Booker condemned Trump for adding his name to the center and said he had discussed the matter with Republican colleagues.
Booker also noted increasing pushback from Republicans after Trump-backed candidates defeated multiple GOP incumbents in recent primaries, including Sens. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and John Cornyn (R-TX). He claimed Republicans privately express dismay over Trump's behavior.