Apologies and cash headed to alleged ‘weaponization’ victims in billion-dollar Trump settlement
The Justice Department has established a $1.776 billion fund to compensate individuals who claim to be victims of government 'lawfare' as part of a settlement related to a lawsuit by former President Donald Trump. This fund aims to address allegations of politically motivated actions by the Justice Department under previous administrations. Although Trump and his sons will not receive compensation, they will receive a formal apology as part of the settlement agreement.
- ▪The Anti-Weaponization Fund was created as part of a settlement agreement in Trump's lawsuit against the IRS.
- ▪The fund will allow victims of alleged government weaponization to seek redress and receive formal apologies.
- ▪Trump and his sons are ineligible for compensation but will receive a formal apology from the Justice Department.
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Attorney general Apologies and cash headed to alleged ‘weaponization’ victims in billion-dollar Trump settlement Acting AG Todd Blanche says the fund will compensate and formally apologize to those alleging government weaponization By Elaine Mallon Fox News Published May 18, 2026 2:57pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Former assistant FBI director calls Comey indictment a ‘long shot’ Former assistant FBI director Chris Swecker discusses the indictment of former FBI director James Comey on charges of allegedly threatening President Donald Trump on ‘Sunday Night in America.’ NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Justice Department has created a $1.776 billion fund for people who allege they were victims of federal…
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