Judge Extends Suspension of Controversial Trump Fund for Capitol Riot Pardons
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
A federal judge in Virginia extended the suspension of the 'anti-weaponization fund' proposed by Donald Trump's administration on Friday, expressing frustration that the Department of Justice has not clarified—under penalty of perjury—whether the fund has been definitively discarded. District Judge Leonie Brinkema noted that 'none of those statements,' whether from Blanche or the president, 'were made under penalty of perjury.' Earlier this month, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche told House lawmakers, 'We are not moving forward with the fund, period'; however, the next day, President Donald Trump responded 'I don’t know' when asked if the fund was suspended or eliminated. Brinkema also pressed Justice Department attorney Andrew Block, who could not explain why the department has not formally revoked the memorandum regarding the creation of the fund.
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