US judge extends block on Trump’s $1.8bn ‘anti-weaponisation’ fund
Summary
A U.S. judge has blocked a $1.8 billion fund created during President Donald Trump’s administration. The fund aimed to pay people who said they were harmed by government investigations, but it has faced legal challenges and criticism. No money has been paid out as the plan remains stalled.Key Facts
- A federal judge stopped the Trump administration’s $1.8 billion “anti-weaponisation” fund indefinitely.
- The fund was meant to compensate people claiming to be victims of government “weaponisation” or unfair legal action.
- It was created as part of a settlement between President Trump and the Justice Department over a $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS.
- The Justice Department had not formed the five-member commission needed to manage the fund or approve any payments.
- Attorney General Todd Blanche reduced support for the fund amid bipartisan criticism but did not completely cancel it.
- Some Republicans oppose paying rioters from the January 6 Capitol attack but may allow violent rioters to apply for compensation.
- President Trump has pardoned more than 1,500 January 6 rioters and has spoken positively about the fund despite its halt.
- Lawsuits against the fund argue it misuses taxpayer money and question the government’s claims it will stop the plan.
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