Lawsuit Filed to Block Trump's $1.8 Billion Anti-Weaponisation Fund
Trump critics sue to block payouts from $1.8 bn 'Anti-Weaponisation Fund'
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A coalition of critics of former President Donald Trump has filed lawsuits to block the $1.776 billion Anti-Weaponisation Fund, which was created to support Trump allies claiming victimization by the government. The lawsuits argue that the fund lacks legal validity and accountability, with concerns it may benefit individuals involved in the January 6 Capitol riots.
- 01The lawsuit was filed by a coalition including former prosecutor Andrew Floyd and professor Jonathan Caravello, both of whom have faced legal challenges related to protests.
- 02Democracy Forward seeks to halt the fund's implementation, claiming it is unlawful and lacks accountability.
- 03Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) has also filed a lawsuit, labeling the fund a 'slush fund' and an act of presidential corruption.
- 04The fund's creation follows a settlement related to Trump's lawsuit against the IRS over leaked tax returns.
- 05Concerns have been raised that the fund could provide payouts to individuals involved in the January 6 Capitol riots.
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A coalition of critics of former President Donald Trump has initiated legal action to block the disbursement of funds from the newly established $1.776 billion Anti-Weaponisation Fund. This fund was created to support Trump allies who allege victimization by the government. The lawsuits, filed by Democracy Forward and Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW), claim that the fund is unlawful and lacks accountability. Plaintiffs include former Assistant U.S. Attorney Andrew Floyd, who believes he was fired in retaliation for his work on Capitol riot cases, and Jonathan Caravello, a professor acquitted of assaulting federal agents during a protest. The lawsuits highlight concerns that the fund could benefit individuals involved in the January 6 Capitol riots, with some plaintiffs arguing it incentivizes violence against groups like abortion providers. The fund's creation stems from a settlement related to Trump's lawsuit against the IRS over the leak of his tax returns, further complicating the legal landscape surrounding Trump's actions post-presidency.
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The outcome of this lawsuit could affect funding for individuals claiming victimization by the government, potentially impacting various advocacy groups and their safety.
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