President Donald Trump's proposed $1.8 billion fund for victims of alleged government weaponisation faces uncertainty as Republican senators voice opposition to its passage.
The fund was part of a settlement with the Justice Department
Jun 02, 2026
08:51 am
What's the storyUnited States President Donald Trump's plan to set up a $1.8 billion fund for victims of alleged government "weaponization" has hit a roadblock.
The proposal, which was part of a settlement with the Justice Department over a $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS, has faced fierce opposition from Republicans.
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The Justice Department has reportedly agreed to temporarily pause Trump's $1.776 billion fund, in compliance with a court order. …
Trump's $1.8 billion fund to compensate victims of government weaponization is on hold after backlash from Republicans.
The fund would pay victims of so-called government weaponization.
President Donald Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fund” is currently stalled, with some allies urging the White…
The fund has sparked concern that people who attacked the US Capitol on January 6, 2021 could receive taxpayer-funded payouts.
