DOJ announces $1.776 billion ‘anti-weaponization’ fund for Biden lawfare victims
The Justice Department has announced a $1.776 billion fund aimed at compensating individuals who claim they were politically targeted during the Biden administration. This fund, part of a settlement related to Donald Trump's lawsuit against the IRS, will address alleged victims of 'lawfare.' While the DOJ emphasizes that there will be no partisan requirements for claims, some Democrats express concern that it may primarily benefit Trump allies.
- ▪The fund was created as part of a settlement resolving Trump's lawsuit against the IRS over leaked tax records.
- ▪It will provide compensation and formal apologies to those who claim they were unfairly targeted.
- ▪The fund will sunset on December 1, 2028, with any remaining money reverting to the federal government.
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The Justice Department announced on Monday a $1.776 billion “anti-weaponization fund” that could help compensate Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot defendants and allies of President Donald Trump who say they were politically targeted during the Biden administration. The fund, announced in a DOJ press release Monday morning, was created as part of a settlement resolving Trump’s lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service over the leak of his confidential tax records. Recommended Stories Trump moves to drop $10 billion IRS lawsuit as DOJ weighs weaponization victims fund Comey says he would still reopen Clinton email probe despite Trump election Bank of America settles for $2.25 million in 7-Eleven ATM fees lawsuit A banner with a portrait of President Donald Trump is hung from the Justice…
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