Federal judge blocks Trump’s $1.8 billion fund for political allies

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe fund, referred to as the 'Anti-Weaponization Fund,' was established for allies of President Trump (AFP via Getty Images)A federal judge has temporarily blocked the administration from funding or making payments from a nearly $1.8 billion compensation fund intended for allies of Donald Trump. The order by Judge Leonie M. Brinkema prevents any further action on the "Anti-Weaponization Fund," including transferring money or processing claims, while a legal challenge proceeds. The lawsuit was filed by former federal prosecutor Andrew Floyd and others, who allege the fund is an illegal scheme to reward Trump's political allies while excluding those harmed by government abuse, including his critics. The fund was established following an agreement between Trump and the IRS, allowing alleged "victims" of government "weaponization" to claim a share, while Trump, his family, and businesses avoid scrutiny for long-standing tax debts. Critics argue the fund, which draws from the Department of Justice's Judgment Fund, lacks congressional authorization, has no legal basis, and acts as a "slush fund" for Trump's supporters. In fullJudge blocks Trump’s $1.8BN ‘slush fund’ payouts — for nowThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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