Trump 'anti-weaponisation' fund indefinitely blocked as judge wants guarantee it's abandoned
The proposed "anti-weaponisation" fund was announced to settle a lawsuit by Trump against the Internal Revenue Service over the leak of his tax returns.
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Notable Quotes
"I will continue this litigation to ensure that this unconstitutional fund does not erase the accountability imposed by judges and impartial jurors—and the hard-earned work of the victims, witnesses, law enforcement officers, and prosecutors who delivered it."
— Andrew Floyd , Activist
"We're not moving forward with the fund, period."
— Todd Blanche , Politician
"There’s a huge gap in the record if you don’t have the answer to that question."
— Leonie Brinkema , Other
"At my level, the fund is dead."
— Stanley Woodward , Other
"I’ve heard no indication that they’ve slowed down on trying to get victims paid."
— Michael Caputo , Other
"It’s the most logistically feasible method."
— Patrick Jaicomo , Academic
Key People
A former federal prosecutor who is a plaintiff in the lawsuit.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Current U.S. President who has criticized Netanyahu's actions.
Leonie Brinkema is a U.S. District Judge overseeing a case in Virginia.
A long-time ally of Donald Trump and involved in the 2024 election campaign.
A senior attorney at the libertarian legal group Institute for Justice.
Scott Bessent is the Treasury Secretary.
The third-ranking official at the US Department of Justice.
Todd Blanche is the nominee for attorney general and a former personal lawyer to Donald Trump.
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The proposed "anti-weaponisation" fund was announced to settle a lawsuit by Trump against the Internal Revenue Service over the leak of his tax returns.
A US judge has indefinitely blocked the Trump administration's proposed US$1.8 billion 'anti-weaponisation' fund, requiring a sworn statement that the fund will not proceed.
Trump's allies are exploring alternative methods to compensate supporters they claim were targeted by a 'weaponised' US government, including those involved in the January 6 Capitol riot.
While the US Justice Department has abandoned plans for Trump's proposed US$1.8 billion 'weaponisation' fund, some of his allies are shifting focus to alternative compensation methods for supporters.
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