By Marshall Cohen, Holmes Lybrand, Donie O'Sullivan, CNN
Pro-Trump supporters storm the US Capitol following a rally with President Donald Trump on January 6, 2021 in Washington, DC.
Supporters of US President Donald Trump who tried to overturn the 2020 election are among those eager to potentially cash in from the $1.8 billion (NZ$3.07b) compensation fund for people the Trump administration believes were victims of government "weaponization and lawfare".
In interviews with CNN, convicted US Capitol rioters from January 6, 2021, fake electors and prominent election deniers said they're hoping to tap the massive fund, which they think is long overdue.
"I can't even find a job answering the phone at a motorcycle dealership," said convicted January 6 rioter Dominic Box, who spent 1.5 years in jail awaiting trial and was later pardoned by Trump. "I can't find a way to support myself right now. I lost my career. I look forward to financial compensation. I need it. This will be a welcome relief."
