"Anti-weaponization" compensation attracts claims from Jan. 6 defendants, political allies, and election deniers

The fund is broadly unpopular among both parties—a majority of Republicans in an Economist/YouGov survey released this week said they oppose it.

"Anti-weaponization" compensation attracts claims from Jan. 6 defendants, political allies, and election deniers

The fund has sparked concern that people who attacked the US Capitol on January 6, 2021 could receive taxpayer-funded payouts.