Trump allies, Jan. 6 defendants lining up to apply for $1.7 billion fund
Following the announcement of a $1.7 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' by the Justice Department, several Jan. 6 defendants and Trump allies are preparing to apply for compensation. My Pillow CEO Mike Lindell expressed hopes that his employees could benefit from the fund due to alleged damages from government actions. The fund's creation is part of a settlement agreement involving President Trump, which has drawn criticism from some lawmakers who deem it unconstitutional.
- ▪The DOJ announced a $1.776 billion fund to compensate those claiming wrongful targeting by the Biden administration.
- ▪Mike Lindell plans to apply for the fund, hoping his employees can receive compensation for losses related to election lawsuits.
- ▪Approximately 400 Jan. 6 defendants may be eligible to claim from the fund, according to attorney Peter Ticktin.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onTrump allies, Jan. 6 defendants lining up to apply for $1.7 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund'Mike Lindell and Enrique Tarrio are among those interested in compensation.ByLaura Romero and Peter CharalambousMay 21, 2026, 8:47 PM7:47My Pillow CEO Mike Lindell tells ABC News that he will apply for the $1.7 billion fund announced by DOJ. ABC NewsLess than a week after the Justice Department announced a $1.776 billion "Anti-Weaponization Fund" to compensate those who allege they were wrongly targeted under the Biden administration, Jan.
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