A coalition of President Donald Trump's critics is suing to block payouts from a new $1.8 billion settlement fund for Trump allies claiming to be victims of a weaponized government.

President Trump's critics are fuming after the DOJ announced a $1.776 billion fund that could compensate Trump allies, including Jan. 6 defendants.

Explainer - The US has set up a fund to compensate Americans deemed victims of 'lawfare'. Democrats say it is "pure theft of public funds" to pay the president's allies.