The ‘anti-weaponization fund’ was announced alongside President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw his $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS
The Justice Department announced it will halt work on its $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund following intense GOP pushback and legal setbacks.
Last week, US District Judge Leonie Brinkema temporarily halted the fund from making any payouts. The DOJ strongly said it disagrees with the ruling but will comply with the court’s decision.
The program aimed to provide financial compensation to individuals unfairly targeted or persecuted, regardless of political affiliation.
The initiative was announced alongside President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw his $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS over the unauthorized release of his tax records.
However, since its inception in May, several congressional members, politicians, and activists have criticized it as a political slush fund that could be tapped by anyone, including those convicted in the January 6 Capitol Hill riot.