Justice Department announces nearly $1. 8B fund to compensate Trump allies claiming political targeting
· KRGV (NBC 5)
The Trump administration has announced a nearly $1.8 billion fund intended to compensate allies who claim they were unjustly targeted for investigations and prosecutions. Dubbed the 'Anti-Weaponization Fund,' it stems from a settlement regarding Trump's lawsuit against the IRS over leaked tax returns. The fund will allow individuals who believe they were politically persecuted, including by the Biden administration, to apply for compensation. Critics, including nearly 100 House Democrats, have condemned the fund as corrupt and unconstitutional, arguing it could enrich Trump’s allies with taxpayer money. A commission will oversee the fund's distribution.
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