DOJ Creates $1.776 Billion ‘Anti‑Weaponization Fund’ After Trump IRS Settlement
The Justice Department has launched an 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' totaling $1.776 billion to support individuals targeted by federal agency misuse. This initiative follows a settlement in a lawsuit involving former President Trump and the IRS regarding the release of his tax returns. The fund will allow victims to seek formal apologies and monetary relief through a newly established commission.
- ▪The Anti-Weaponization Fund was created in response to a settlement in the Trump v. IRS case.
- ▪The fund will provide a lawful process for victims of lawfare to seek redress.
- ▪Claims can be submitted voluntarily, and there are no partisan requirements to file a claim.
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Home – Legal News – DOJ Creates $1.776 Billion ‘Anti‑Weaponization Fund’ After Trump IRS Settlement news DOJ Creates $1.776 Billion ‘Anti‑Weaponization Fund’ After Trump IRS Settlement Fred Lucas • May 18, 2026 Print Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche. (Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images) (function(){var t=document.querySelector(".wp-block-kadence-dynamichtml"),s=document.currentScript.previousElementSibling;if(t&&s){if("prepend"==="before_element")t.parentNode.insertBefore(s,t);else if("prepend"==="after_element")t.parentNode.insertBefore(s,t.nextSibling);else if("prepend"==="prepend"||"prepend"==="inside_first_child")t.insertBefore(s,t.firstChild);else t.appendChild(s);}})(); The Justice Department has established an “Anti-Weaponization Fund” of nearly $1.8 billion that could pay people…
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