Fitzpatrick, Suozzi Seek to Block Federal Payments From DOJ Fund
The bill would bar taxpayer money from paying claims as the Justice Department’s fund faces criticism over possible payouts to Jan. 6 defendants.
- President Donald Trump's administration launched a $1.776 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' on Tuesday to compensate allies who claim they were targeted by federal law enforcement under the Biden administration.
- The initiative stems from a $10 billion IRS lawsuit settlement Trump dropped, with the fund drawing on an obscure Treasury Department account originally meant for settling government lawsuits.
- Former Trump official Michael Caputo filed the first known claim on Tuesday, seeking $2.7 million, while GOP Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania called it a 'taxpayer-funded slush fund' and two Capitol Police officers sued Wednesday to halt payouts.
- Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche defended the fund Wednesday, asserting it is 'completely legal,' while critics and some Republican lawmakers pledge to stop or reverse the program.
- Oversight of the five-member commission managing claims remains unclear, and the program stops processing applications by Dec. 1, 2028, with unspent funds returning to the federal government.
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Researchers warn that the Trump administration's tax deal and new billion-dollar fund are pushing the limits of presidential power. Critics say state institutions are increasingly being used to protect Trump's allies.
Trump Stands Firm Against GOP Critics Over DOJ's 'Slush Fund': 'This Is Justice!'
President Donald Trump is not wavering on his recent initiative that has stirred uncertainty in Congress. His support for the newly established “anti-weaponization” fund has drawn criticism from some Republicans, who have labeled it a slush fund. On Truth Social, Trump insisted that what could have enriched him instead serves as a vehicle for “justice” for others. “I gave up a lot of money in allowing the just announced Anti-Weaponization Fund t…
Pa. Rep. Fitzpatrick and other GOP lawmakers question $1.8 billion IRS settlement with Trump
Republican lawmakers, including Pennsylvania Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, are raising concerns over a $1.8 billion federal settlement with Donald Trump, which prevents further investigation or prosecution of tax claims against him and his organization.
Jon Stewart rages over Trump 'slush fund' for allies' legal battles as another 'F--- you troll' – Democratic Accent
Talk show host Jon Stewart fumed on Wednesday over President Donald Trump’s “anti-weaponization” fund, arguing it is latest move to “troll” the American people and take their money. Democrats and even Republican allies have balked at Trump’s nearly $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund as concerns over where the money comes from and who gets it ripple through the Capitol. The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the $1.78 billion fund earlier …
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