Trump Administration Halts $1.8 Billion Anti-Weaponization Fund After Court Block and Congressional Pushback
The Justice Department said it will stop work on the Trump administration’s controversial $1.8 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund after a federal judge temporarily blocked the program and lawmakers from both parties raised concerns about its structure and potential beneficiaries.
The fund was created as part of a settlement tied to President Donald Trump’s lawsuit against the IRS over leaked tax records. Administration officials said the program was intended to compensate people who claimed they had been unfairly targeted by government actions. Critics argued the plan lacked sufficient safeguards and could allow payouts to Trump allies and individuals connected to the January 6 Capitol attack.
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The decision to halt work came after U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema issued an order preventing further implementation while legal challenges move forward. Congressional Republicans also expressed concerns that the controversy was becoming a distraction from other legislative priorities.
The administration has not said whether the fund is permanently canceled or could be revived later.
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