DOJ creates $1.8 billion fund that could compensate 'targeted' Trump allies
Summary
The U.S. Justice Department is setting up a $1.8 billion fund to pay people who supported President Trump and claim they were unfairly investigated or charged by past governments. This fund is part of an agreement where President Trump will end a $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS about the release of his tax returns in 2019.Key Facts
- The Justice Department announced a new fund of nearly $1.8 billion.
- The fund aims to compensate Trump supporters who say they were wrongly investigated or prosecuted.
- This action follows a settlement involving President Donald Trump.
- President Trump agreed to drop a $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS.
- The lawsuit related to the leak of his 2019 tax returns.
- The settlement was announced by the Justice Department.
- The purpose is to resolve disputes linked to investigations from previous administrations.
- The news was reported by Justice correspondent Ali Rogin.
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