Trump admin pushes back on 'slush fund' attacks against Anti-Weaponization Fund and lays out who qualifies
The Trump administration is defending its $1.778 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund against accusations of being a 'slush fund' for political allies. The fund aims to compensate individuals allegedly targeted by politicized federal investigations on a case-by-case basis. Critics express concern that it may benefit politically connected figures, including those involved in the January 6 Capitol riots.
- ▪The Anti-Weaponization Fund was established following a settlement between Trump and the IRS regarding the unauthorized disclosure of his tax records.
- ▪Vice President J.D. Vance stated that both Republicans and Democrats can apply for compensation from the fund.
- ▪Concerns have been raised about potential conflicts of interest due to the fund's origins in a lawsuit settlement involving Trump.
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Attorney general Trump admin pushes back on 'slush fund' attacks against Anti-Weaponization Fund and lays out who qualifies Fund emerged from a settlement between Trump and the IRS over the unauthorized disclosure of his tax records By Elaine Mallon Fox News Published May 21, 2026 5:12pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Acting AG Blanche grilled at Senate hearing over compensation fund Fox News chief congressional correspondent Chad Pergram reports on acting Attorney General Todd Blanche testifying before a Senate panel about a compensation fund for alleged victims of government weaponization on ‘Special Report.’ NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Trump administration says the $1.778 billion Justice Department…
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