Who could benefit from Trump's $1.7+ billion "weaponization" fund?
President Trump has established a $1.7 billion 'anti-weaponization fund' following a settlement with the Justice Department regarding his tax returns. This fund aims to address claims from individuals who believe they were wrongfully investigated or prosecuted. The fund will be overseen by a commission appointed by the attorney general, and its eligibility criteria remain unclear, though it may benefit Trump's supporters and allies.
- ▪The fund was created as part of a settlement over Trump's tax return lawsuit.
- ▪It will be overseen by a commission of five members appointed by the attorney general.
- ▪There are no partisan requirements to file a claim for the fund.
Opening excerpt (first ~120 words) tap to expand
Politics Who could benefit from Trump's $1.7+ billion "weaponization" fund? By Jacob Rosen Jacob Rosen Justice Department Reporter Jake Rosen is a reporter covering the Department of Justice. He was previously a campaign digital reporter covering President Trump's 2024 campaign and also served as an associate producer for "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan." Read Full Bio Jacob Rosen May 18, 2026 / 6:49 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google When President Trump and the Justice Department settled the president's lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service and Treasury Department Monday over the leak of his tax returns, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced, as part of the agreement, the creation of a $1.7+ billion "anti-weaponization fund," which he said would "provide a…
Excerpt limited to ~120 words for fair-use compliance. The full article is at CBS News — Top.
Discussion
0 commentsMore from CBS News — Top
