Brad Bokowski, a Utah man pardoned for his participation in the January 6, 2021 Capitol riots, is vocal about the newly established $1.776 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund by the Department of Justice (DOJ). This fund is designed to compensate individuals who feel they were unjustly targeted by the government, particularly those involved in the Capitol events. The fund emerged after a settlement between former President Donald Trump and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding the leak of Trump's tax returns. Bokowski, who accepted a plea deal related to the riot and was pardoned in 2025, believes the fund is a significant step for those affected by government actions. He stated, "I think there's a lot of people who deserve to be reimbursed for their expenses..." The DOJ has clarified that there are no partisan requirements to file a claim, although the fund has faced criticism and legal challenges from within the Republican party. Bokowski has been seeking compensation for over a year and is hopeful that this fund will aid in his quest for justice against what he perceives as wrongful prosecution. Claims will be processed by a commission appointed by the DOJ until December 1, 2028.