Trump refuses to rule out using ‘anti-weaponization’ fund for Capitol rioters who attacked police
Summary
President Donald Trump did not clearly say no to paying people who attacked police officers during the January 6 Capitol riot. He spoke in favor of an “anti-weaponization” fund that could give money to those charged, saying many of them were treated unfairly and that their lives were damaged.Key Facts
- President Trump supports an "anti-weaponization" fund that might compensate people involved in the Capitol attack.
- He said he might pay rioters because their lives have been "destroyed."
- Nearly 1,600 people were charged for the January 6 Capitol riot, and over 1,100 were sentenced by the end of the Biden administration.
- More than 140 police officers were injured during the attack.
- A federal judge temporarily blocked the creation of the fund due to a lawsuit.
- Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said the administration is currently not moving forward with the fund.
- President Trump granted pardons to about 1,500 people linked to the Capitol attack on his first day back in office.
- Trump left the interview abruptly after criticizing the network for being biased.
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