Judge extends block on Trump’s $1.8bn ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
Summary
A U.S. federal judge has extended the court block on a $1.8 billion fund created by President Trump’s administration to compensate people claiming harm from a “weaponized” government. The judge ordered the fund to remain blocked until the government officially confirms it will not restart the fund.Key Facts
- The fund is called the “Anti-Weaponization Fund” and is worth $1.8 billion.
- It was created by President Trump’s administration.
- The fund aims to compensate people claiming they were harmed by weaponized government actions.
- A judge blocked the fund’s creation and operation and has now extended that block.
- Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche told Congress earlier that the fund plans are being scrapped.
- Some lawyers who sued to stop the fund do not trust government statements and want a formal legal declaration.
- Judge Leonie Brinkema gave the government a week to provide a sworn statement confirming the fund will not be revived.
- The fund was linked to a lawsuit involving President Trump and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) over leaked tax returns.
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