weaponisation' fund after court ruling
The Trump administration has officially abandoned plans for a $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponisation' fund intended to compensate individuals who claimed they were unfairly targeted by the government. The decision follows a court order that temporarily blocked the fund's operation amid bipartisan criticism.
Why it matters
The cancellation marks a significant retreat for the administration on a controversial policy that critics feared could be used to compensate individuals involved in the January 6 Capitol riot.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Nardine Saad Aaron Schwartz / Reuters The Trump administration has abandoned plans to create a $1.8bn (£1.3bn) fund to compensate individuals who claim they were unfairly targeted or investigated by the government, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said.
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