Trump refuses to rule out using ‘anti-weaponization’ fund for Capitol rioters who attacked police
Donald Trump has not ruled out using an 'anti-weaponization' fund to compensate individuals charged with assaulting police during the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021. In an interview, he expressed support for those involved, claiming they were treated unfairly by prosecutors. Trump's comments come amid legal challenges to the establishment of the fund and ongoing discussions about the Capitol attack.
- ▪Trump declined to rule out compensating individuals charged with assaulting police during the Capitol riot.
- ▪He argued that those who entered the Capitol had been treated unfairly and should receive compensation.
- ▪A federal judge has temporarily blocked the establishment of the 'anti-weaponization' fund while a lawsuit is considered.
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Trump supporters clash with police and security forces as they push barricades to storm the US Capitol in Washington DC on 6 January 2021. Photograph: Roberto Schmidt/AFP via Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenTrump supporters clash with police and security forces as they push barricades to storm the US Capitol in Washington DC on 6 January 2021. Photograph: Roberto Schmidt/AFP via Getty ImagesDonald TrumpTrump refuses to rule out using ‘anti-weaponization’ fund for Capitol rioters who attacked policeUS president says ‘I’d pay the kind of money they deserve’ amid questions over his administration establishing fundMarina DunbarSun 7 Jun 2026 12.35 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleDonald Trump declined on Sunday to definitively rule out compensating individuals who were charged with…
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