'Pure theft': Trump allies can seek payouts from $2.5b 'lawfare' fund
The US Department of Justice has established a $2.5 billion fund to compensate individuals deemed victims of 'lawfare' under the previous administration. This fund, known as the 'Anti-Weaponization Fund', is controversial and has drawn criticism from Democrats who view it as a means to reward those who broke the law. The fund will allow claims from various individuals, including Trump allies prosecuted for alleged election interference.
- ▪The DOJ's 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' is set to compensate individuals targeted under the Biden administration.
- ▪Democrats criticize the fund as a slush fund for Trump supporters who were punished for criminal activities.
- ▪The fund was created as part of a settlement agreement following legal action taken by Trump against the IRS.
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Trump allies can seek payouts from $2.5b fund for 'lawfare' victimsBy Brad Ryan in Washington DCTopic:World PoliticsWed 20 May 2026 at 7:45amWed 20 May 2026 at 7:45amWed 20 May 2026 at 7:45amDonald Trump spent days in court when he was prosecuted for various alleged crimes before returning to the White House. (AP: David Dee Delgado/Pool)abc.net.au/news/trump-administrations-new-lawfare-fund-attracts-backlash/106699530Link copiedShareShare articleThe US Department of Justice (DOJ) has set up a fund to pay millions of dollars to people deemed victims of "lawfare".The DOJ has indicated the "Anti-Weaponization Fund" will be used to compensate allies of US President Donald Trump who were prosecuted or otherwise targeted under the previous Biden administration.It is highly unusual and very…
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