Trump, who claimed he "wasn't involved" in $1.7B fund, now says he allowed it
President Trump has shifted his stance on the $1.7 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund, claiming he allowed it to proceed after previously stating he was not involved in its creation. He argues that he chose to support the fund over settling a lawsuit related to the leak of his tax returns. The Justice Department's fund aims to address claims from individuals who believe they were victims of political weaponization.
- ▪Trump initially claimed he wasn't involved in the creation of the Anti-Weaponization Fund.
- ▪He later stated he allowed the fund to go forward to help others targeted by the Biden administration.
- ▪The Justice Department's fund aims to provide a systematic process for victims of weaponization to seek redress.
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Politics Trump, who claimed he "wasn't involved" in creation of "anti-weaponization" fund, now says he allowed it By Melissa Quinn Melissa Quinn Senior Reporter, Politics Melissa Quinn is a senior reporter for CBSNews.com, where she covers U.S. politics, with a focus on the Supreme Court and federal courts. Read Full Bio Melissa Quinn May 22, 2026 / 12:11 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — President Trump on Friday defended the Justice Department's new $1.7 billion "anti-weaponization" fund and said he had "allowed" it to go forward, just days after the president asserted he was not involved in its creation.In a post on Truth Social, Mr.
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