Trump's $1.7+ billion fund sparks rush to capitalize: "All J6ers will apply"
The Trump administration has announced a $1.776 billion fund to compensate individuals who claim the government has weaponized the legal system against them. This fund has prompted a rush among attorneys and public relations professionals to position their clients for potential compensation. Concerns have been raised regarding the fund's legality and the criteria for eligibility, with many Trump allies eager to apply.
- ▪The fund was announced as part of a settlement related to a lawsuit Trump filed against the IRS.
- ▪A commission will oversee the fund, which is set to last until December 2028.
- ▪Many individuals involved in the January 6 Capitol riot are expected to apply for restitution from the fund.
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Politics Trump's $1.7+ billion fund sparks rush to capitalize: "All J6ers will apply" By Gabe Kaminsky Gabe Kaminsky Investigative Reporter Gabe Kaminsky is an investigative reporter for CBS News based in Washington, D.C., covering money and influence in politics. Read Full Bio Gabe Kaminsky May 19, 2026 / 3:48 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google The Trump administration's newly-announced $1.776 billion fund to compensate people who claim that the government weaponized the legal system against them has attorneys and communications professionals scrambling to position their clients for a handout, CBS News has learned.Legal groups and public relations offices in Washington, D.C., and New York City have been abuzz ever since the Justice Department's announcement on Monday of the…
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