Trump 'anti-weaponisation' fund indefinitely blocked as judge wants guarantee it's abandoned
Summary
A US judge has paused a $1.8 billion fund proposed by President Donald Trump, which was meant to help people who claimed they were unfairly targeted by the government. The judge wants official proof from government officials that the fund has been completely abandoned. The fund was linked to settling a lawsuit about Trump's tax returns and faced criticism because it might have benefited people involved in the January 6 Capitol riot.Key Facts
- President Trump proposed a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponisation" fund last month.
- The fund aimed to help people who said they were unfairly targeted by government actions.
- The proposal arose to settle a lawsuit about the leak of Trump’s tax returns.
- Judge Leonie Brinkema blocked the fund and wants sworn statements confirming it will not continue.
- Attorney General Todd Blanche told lawmakers the administration would stop plans for the fund.
- The fund was to be managed by a five-member commission to review and pay claims.
- Lawmakers worried that people convicted for the January 6 Capitol riot could get paid from this fund.
- A former federal prosecutor sued to stop the fund, saying it could erase justice for victims and law enforcement.
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