Longtime Trump ally Michael Caputo files first known claim for ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
Michael Caputo, a longtime ally of Donald Trump, has filed the first claim for the Justice Department's newly established 'anti-weaponization' fund. He is seeking $2.7 million in restitution, claiming that his family suffered due to federal investigations. The fund was created to reimburse individuals who feel they were unfairly targeted by the government.
- ▪Michael Caputo filed the first known claim for the Justice Department's 'anti-weaponization' fund.
- ▪He is seeking $2.7 million, stating his family lost everything due to federal probes.
- ▪The fund was established after Trump dismissed a lawsuit against the IRS over his tax returns.
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Trump administrationLongtime Trump ally Michael Caputo files first known claim for ‘anti-weaponization’ fundCaputo, a spokesperson at the Department of Health and Human Services during Trump’s first term, filed the claim a day after the Justice Department set up the $1.8 billion fund.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Michael Caputo says his family "lost everything" due to a federal probe.Mark Wilson / Getty Images fileShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 19, 2026, 10:44 PM EDTBy Garrett Haake and Raquel Coronell UribePolitical operative and longtime Trump ally Michael Caputo on Tuesday filed the first known claim for the Justice Department’s new “anti-weaponization” fund, seeking $2.7 million for restitution.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free…
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