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Senate Democrat on fund for Trump allies: ‘One more day in the worst presidency in American history

Senate Democrat on fund for Trump allies: ‘One more day in the worst presidency in American history

Summary

Senator Michael Bennet criticized the Department of Justice's decision to set up a $1.776 billion fund to pay President Trump’s allies who claim they were unfairly targeted by the government. The DOJ created this fund as part of a legal settlement.

Key Facts

  • The Department of Justice will establish a $1.776 billion fund called the "anti-weaponization fund."
  • The fund is meant to compensate allies of President Donald Trump who say they were wrongly targeted by federal agencies.
  • This decision is part of a settlement agreement.
  • Senator Michael Bennet, a Democrat from Colorado, spoke against the decision.
  • Bennet described this action as a continuation of problems he associates with President Trump’s time in office.
  • The fund aims to address claims of misuse or political bias in federal investigations.
  • The announcement was made on a Monday.
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