Trump administration drops $1.8bn 'anti-weaponisation' fund
The Trump administration has decided to abandon a proposed $1.8 billion fund aimed at compensating individuals who claimed they were unfairly targeted by the government. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche confirmed the decision during a congressional hearing, following a judge's order that temporarily halted the fund's establishment. The proposal faced significant criticism from both Democrats and Republicans, particularly regarding its potential implications for those involved in the January 6 Capitol riot.
- ▪The fund was intended to compensate individuals claiming unfair targeting by the government.
- ▪A US judge temporarily stopped the fund's creation, leading to the administration's decision to abandon it.
- ▪Critics argued that the fund could benefit individuals prosecuted for their involvement in the January 6 Capitol riot.
5 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 15 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 2 lean left, 1 right.
- ▪ Capitol rioters clamor for payouts from Trump's new 'anti-weaponization' fund despite backlash - AP News — Google News
- ▪ Under pressure, Trump administration drops controversial fund for Capitol rioters — Le Monde (EN)
- ▪ Acting AG Blanche says Trump administration is nixing $1.8B 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' — ABC News — Top
- ▪ Acting AG Blanche reveals fate of Trump's 'anti-weaponization fund' under pressure from House lawmakers — Fox News
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Trump administration drops $1.8bn 'anti-weaponisation' fundJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleNardine SaadReutersThe Trump administration has abandoned plans to create a $1.8bn (£1.3bn) fund to compensate individuals who claim they were unfairly targeted or investigated by the government, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said."We're not moving forward with the fund, period," Blanche told lawmakers on Tuesday.The proposed "anti-weaponisation" fund was announced to settle a lawsuit by President Donald Trump against the Internal Revenue Service over the leak of his tax returns.The plan drew strong criticism from Democrats and some Republicans, who argued it could result in payment to people prosecuted over the US Capitol riot on 6 January 2021, including those convicted of…
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