What’s Trump’s ‘anti-weaponisation fund’ and why are legal experts alarmed?
The U.S. Department of Justice has established an 'anti-weaponisation fund' to compensate individuals who claim to have been unfairly targeted by the federal government. This fund is part of a settlement related to a lawsuit filed by former President Donald Trump against the IRS over the leak of his tax information. Critics argue that the fund may be used to compensate January 6 rioters pardoned by Trump, raising concerns about its implications for executive authority.
- ▪The fund will receive nearly $1.8 billion from a government account used for legal settlements.
- ▪Individuals can file claims for compensation if they believe they have been harmed by unfair legal actions.
- ▪The fund is set to operate until December 1, 2028, and will be overseen by a panel appointed by the attorney general.
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EXPLAINERNews|CrimeWhat’s Trump’s ‘anti-weaponisation fund’ and why are legal experts alarmed?Democrats argue that the fund will be used to compensate January 6 rioters pardoned by Trump.ListenListen (8 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoThe fund is part of a settlement of US President Donald Trump's lawsuit against the IRS over the release of his tax information to The New York Times [AFP]By Sarah ShamimPublished On 21 May 202621 May 2026The United States Department of Justice has introduced an “anti-weaponisation fund” that will be used to financially compensate people who claim they have been unfairly targeted by the federal government.The fund, announced on Monday, is part of a settlement…
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