Trump allies, Jan. 6 defendants lining up to apply for $1.7 billion fund
Summary
The U.S. Justice Department has created a $1.7 billion fund to compensate people who say the Biden administration unfairly targeted them. Several allies of President Donald Trump, and many involved in the January 6 Capitol events, are preparing to apply for money from this fund.Key Facts
- The fund is called the "Anti-Weaponization Fund" and totals about $1.776 billion.
- It aims to compensate those who say they were wrongly targeted by government actions during the Biden administration.
- Mike Lindell, CEO of My Pillow and a Trump supporter, plans to apply for compensation for his employees.
- Lindell claims his company lost $400 million due to lawsuits and investigations linked to the 2020 election.
- The fund came about as part of a deal where President Trump dropped several lawsuits against government agencies, including a $10 billion suit against the IRS.
- House Democrats criticize the fund, saying it is outside legal authority and unconstitutional.
- An official process to submit claims will be established within 30 days by Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, who will also appoint five commissioners.
- Some Senate Republicans worry the fund could harm their chances in upcoming elections.
- Lawyers representing many January 6 defendants are preparing to file claims, expecting different compensation amounts depending on how severely clients were affected.
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