The Trump administration has abandoned its nearly $1.8bn "anti-weaponisation" fund following significant political backlash and legal setbacks. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche confirmed the pivot, stating the fund would not move forward, though a related agreement barring future tax record audits will remain.
The Trump administration has abandoned its nearly $1.8 billion "weaponization" fund after significant political backlash and legal setbacks. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche confirmed the decision, stating the fund would not move forward, following pressure from Republican senators.
The Trump administration has abandoned its $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund following significant political backlash and legal challenges. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche confirmed the decision, stating the fund would not proceed, though a related settlement barring future tax audits will remain.
The Trump administration has abandoned its nearly $1.8bn 'anti-weaponisation' fund after facing significant political backlash and legal setbacks. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche confirmed the decision, stating the fund would not proceed, following pressure from Republican senators.
A US$1.8 billion fund established by President Donald Trump to compensate victims of alleged government "weaponisation" has been put on hold by federal judges in Virginia and Florida. The fund, intended to address claims of government abuse, faced legal challenges and political backlash, including concerns that individuals involved in the January 6 Capitol attack could benefit. The Justice Department stated it disagrees with the ruling but will comply with the court's order.
Two police officers who defended the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, have sued President Trump, challenging the legality of a new $1.8 billion DOJ fund intended to compensate Trump allies alleging prosecutorial overreach.
