Ex-judges push to look into "anti-weaponization fund" deal
A group of 35 former federal judges is urging a court to reopen a legal dispute involving President Trump's $1.776 billion 'anti-weaponization fund' settlement. They claim the deal may be fraudulent and argue that the court was misled regarding the existence of a legitimate case. The settlement has faced criticism from both Democrats and Republicans, raising concerns about its implications and potential misuse of funds.
- ▪The former judges argue that the settlement deal is a product of collusion and a fraud on the Court.
- ▪U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams had previously indicated she would assess the validity of the lawsuit between Trump and his administration.
- ▪The Justice Department defends the fund, stating that there are no partisan requirements for applicants.
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Politics Dozens of ex-judges push to look into Trump's "anti-weaponization fund" settlement, calling it a "fraud on the Court" By Joe Walsh Joe Walsh Senior Editor, Politics Joe Walsh is a senior editor for digital politics at CBS News. Joe previously covered breaking news for Forbes and local news in Boston. Read Full Bio Joe Walsh May 27, 2026 / 7:57 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google A group of 35 former federal judges asked a court Wednesday to reopen a legal dispute between President Trump and the federal government that was settled by creating a controversial $1.776 billion "anti-weaponization fund," calling the deal potentially fraudulent.The legal filing adds to growing criticism of the settlement deal, which the Justice Department announced last week to resolve a lawsuit…
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