Police sue to block Jan 6 rioters from payouts via Trump's 'Anti-Weaponization Fund'
Summary
Two police officers who defended the U.S. Capitol during the January 6, 2021 attack have filed a lawsuit to stop participants in that event from receiving money from a new $1.77 billion fund linked to President Donald Trump. The fund was created as part of a deal where President Trump dropped a $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS, and it is meant to compensate Trump allies who claim they were unfairly treated by the government.Key Facts
- The $1.77 billion "Anti-Weaponization Fund" was created in exchange for President Trump dropping his $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS.
- The fund is aimed at people who believe they faced unfair treatment by the Department of Justice under past governments.
- A five-member commission appointed by the attorney general will decide who receives money from the fund.
- The IRS agreed not to pursue President Trump, his family, or the Trump Organization for back taxes as part of the deal.
- More than 100 police officers were hurt during the January 6 Capitol riot, and nearly 1,600 people were charged with related crimes.
- President Trump issued pardons to all those charged for January 6 offenses last year.
- The officers suing say the fund is illegal and could be used to support those who committed violence on January 6.
- The lawsuit names Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent as defendants.
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