Former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen says he would be "a test case" for DOJ "anti-weaponization" fund

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Coverage diverges in how each outlet frames the implications of the fund. CBS News focuses on Cohen's personal decision to seek funding, presenting it as a straightforward development. In contrast, Reason.com critiques the fund's…

May 22, 2026 · 9:37 PM UTC ·1 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 26 views

Former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen says he would be "a test case" for DOJ "anti-weaponization" fund

President Trump took to social media Friday to defend the Justice Department's "anti-weaponization" fund despite mounting resistance among some Senate Republicans. Former attorney for Mr. Trump, Michael Cohen, joins to discuss his case for a share of the $1.8 billion compensation fund.

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▪ Trump defends DOJ ‘anti-weaponization’ fund from GOP critics — The Hill
▪ Trump's 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' Is Built on a Contradiction — Reason.com

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