DOJ confirms in court papers the "anti-weaponization fund" isn't going forward
Summary
The Justice Department asked two federal judges to dismiss lawsuits against its $1.7 billion "anti-weaponization fund," saying the fund will not move forward. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche confirmed the program is halted, making the legal challenges unnecessary.Key Facts
- The Justice Department filed court papers to block lawsuits against the "anti-weaponization fund."
- Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said the fund is no longer going forward.
- The fund was part of a settlement related to President Trump’s lawsuit against the IRS over leaked tax returns.
- The fund would have given money to victims of what the agreement called "lawfare and weaponization."
- Some plaintiffs, including a Capitol attack prosecutor, challenged the fund in court.
- A judge temporarily blocked the fund last week to prevent spending while the case proceeds.
- The Justice Department argues the court should not interfere because the fund is stopped.
- President Trump continues to support the fund, calling it a positive program.
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