Federal Judge Blocks Trumps $1.776 Billion Fund
“Trump’s $1.776 billion “anti-weaponization” fund just hit a wall. A federal judge blocked the DOJ from moving forward, and now the same department that helped create it says it will abide by the ruling. So for now, no payout plan, no slush fund, and no extra reward pot sitting there for Trump’s political allies or January 6 people. This fund came out of Trump’s IRS tax-records lawsuit settlement and immediately got hit with bipartisan backlash over oversight, legality, and who could benefit. Reuters and AP both reported the administration is now backing away from it “for now” after the court order and pressure from Republicans too. That matters, because this was looking like one more way to funnel power, protection, and possible cash toward people already tied to Trump’s political machine.”
Summary
A federal judge in Virginia has indefinitely blocked the Justice Department’s $1.776 billion “anti‑weaponization” fund, and the DOJ has indicated it will comply with the ruling. Consequently, there is presently no payout plan, active slush fund, or reward pool for Trump allies or January 6 participants. The blockage follows bipartisan backlash and the administration’s decision to pause the program.
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- US judge indefinitely blocks Trump's 'anti-weaponization' fund | Reuters
WASHINGTON, June 12 (Reuters) - A U.S. judge indefinitely blocked a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund supported by President Donald Trump on Friday, giving the administration one week to provide a sworn statement that the fund will not ...
- Court indefinitely halts DOJ $1.776 anti-weaponization fund
A federal judge in Virginia has agreed to indefinitely block the Justice Department's $1.776 billion "anti-weaponization" fund, which was created by the Trump-Vance administration.
- Federal judge indefinitely blocks Trump's $1.776B anti-weaponization fund | Fox News
A federal judge indefinitely blocked the Trump administration's $1.76 billion anti-weaponization fund, citing concerns it could be revived.
- Judge extends block on Trump’s $1.8bn ‘anti-weaponization’ fund | Trump administration | The Guardian
A federal judge in Virginia has extended an order blocking the Trump administration’s nearly $1.8bn slush fund, saying the administration’s public statements that the fund was dead were not assuring enough.
- Trump lawyers: No collusion with Trump administration to create 'Anti-Weaponization' fund - POLITICO
Attorneys for President Donald Trump are rejecting allegations that they defrauded a federal court in Florida by bringing a lawsuit against the IRS — only to settle with the Trump-led Justice Department in a deal crafted to establish a so-called ...
- Federal judge indefinitely blocks Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
The federal court in Alexandria actually received an application to the fund, she said, adding that it was returned to sender. “We’re not accepting applications,” she said dryly. But she did say she believes the public is largely against the idea of $1.8 billion in taxpayer dollars being diverted to people who committed crimes against law enforcement, calling it “problematic.”
- Judge extends block on Trump's $1.8 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' | PBS News
WATCH: Trump's 'anti-weaponization' fund hits setback amid political pressure from Republicans
- Qz
Announced by the DOJ on May 18, the fund emerged from a legal settlement resolving Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service over the unauthorized disclosure of his tax records; the dollar amount chosen — $1.776 billion ...
- Judge extends block on Trump’s Anti-Weaponization Fund
The fund was created to resolve ... his tax returns. The Justice Department then set up the $1.776 billion fund to compensate those who show they were victims of “lawfare” and “weaponization.”...
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