Trump Keeps Jan. 6 Payouts Alive After Bipartisan Push Nearly Kills Fund
Summary
President Donald Trump has not ruled out the possibility that some people involved in the January 6 Capitol attack, including those convicted of assaulting police officers, could receive payments from a Justice Department fund. The Senate narrowly voted against shutting down this fund, which was created as part of a settlement related to a lawsuit Trump filed against the IRS.Key Facts
- The fund has about $1.8 billion and could compensate January 6 defendants.
- About 140 police officers were injured during the January 6 Capitol attack.
- Over 1,500 people were charged in connection with the January 6 attack.
- Some Republicans, including former Vice President Mike Pence and Senator Mitch McConnell, oppose using taxpayer money to pay January 6 defendants.
- Democrats also strongly oppose the fund, calling it offensive and a reward for assaulting police.
- The fund was created after a settlement between the DOJ and President Trump over his $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS.
- The Justice Department says the fund is to help people who claim they were unfairly targeted by the government.
- The Senate vote to permanently ban the fund failed by one vote, showing division among Republicans.
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