‘Outright theft’: legal experts decry $1.8bn Trump anti-weaponization fund
A legal controversy is escalating over a $1.776 billion fund established by Donald Trump's justice department, which critics label a 'slush fund' for his supporters. Legal experts and bipartisan congressional critics argue that the fund is designed to benefit January 6 insurrectionists and lacks transparency. The fund's implementation has been temporarily blocked by a federal judge amid allegations of fraud and deception in its creation.
- ▪The fund was launched to compensate alleged victims of 'lawfare' but is criticized for aiding January 6 rioters.
- ▪A bipartisan group of 35 former federal judges has filed a motion to investigate the fund's legitimacy.
- ▪The fund's organization has faced scrutiny for its lack of transparency and the authority it grants Trump over board appointments.
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A pro-Trump mob storms the US Capitol on 6 January 2021. Photograph: John Minchillo/APView image in fullscreenA pro-Trump mob storms the US Capitol on 6 January 2021. Photograph: John Minchillo/APTrump administration ‘Outright theft’: legal experts decry $1.8bn Trump anti-weaponization fundCritics from both sides and legal scholars say ‘slush fund’ is scheme that will help January 6 riotersPeter StoneTue 2 Jun 2026 08.06 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleA legal and political firestorm is growing over the $1.776bn “anti-weaponization” fund Donald Trump’s justice department has launched to pay alleged victims of “lawfare”, but that ex-DoJ officials and legal experts call “corrupt” and a “slush fund” for Maga allies that benefits the president.Congressional critics from both parties and…
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