U.S. judge temporarily blocks Trump from setting up ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from processing a $1.776 billion fund intended to compensate allies who claim they were unjustly investigated. The ruling comes amid ongoing litigation challenging the fund's legality and its implications for individuals involved in the January 6 Capitol riot. A hearing is scheduled for June 12 to discuss the potential extension of this order.
- ▪U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema issued the temporary block on the fund's creation and payouts.
- ▪The fund was created to resolve Trump's lawsuit against the IRS regarding the leak of his tax returns.
- ▪Critics, including some Republicans, have raised concerns about the fund's eligibility criteria and potential payouts to individuals involved in the January 6 events.
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Open this photo in gallery:The Trump administration had announced the creation of the US$1.7-billion fund to compensate allies of the Republican president who believe they have been unjustly investigated and prosecuted.KENT NISHIMURA/AFP/Getty ImagesShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountA federal judge on Friday temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s administration from processing or paying any claims through a new US$1.776-billion settlement fund for the Republican president’s allies who believe they were victims of a weaponized government.U.S.
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