US Judge Halts Trump’s $1.8bn ‘Weaponization’ Compensation Fund

A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from setting up a $1.776bn fund designed to compensate alleged victims of government “weaponization.” The order by US District Judge Leonie Brinkema bars any action on the fund while a lawsuit challenging its legality moves forward. The fund was launched to settle a $10bn suit filed by Donald Trump and his sons over leaked tax returns. Critics argue the plan lacks transparency, pointing out that January 6 rioters could even apply and that commissioner appointments are fully controlled by the president. A watchdog group filed suit to stop what it calls an unlawful slush fund. The court agreed, ruling that no taxpayer money can be disbursed until all legal arguments are heard and the status quo is preserved.

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