Ex-Trump Official Seeks $2.7 Million Payout From President’s $1.8 Billion ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund
Michael Caputo, a former Trump administration official, has publicly requested $2.7 million from the new $1.8 billion 'Anti-Weaponization' fund. He claims that he and his family were politically targeted during investigations related to the Trump campaign and the Biden administration. Caputo argues that these investigations have severely impacted his family's finances and well-being.
- ▪Michael Caputo served in the Department of Health and Human Services during Trump's first term.
- ▪He alleges that he was targeted by the FBI's 'Crossfire Hurricane' probe and a subsequent investigation by the Biden administration.
- ▪Caputo claims these investigations drained his family's savings and ruined his career.
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- ▪ Trump family members, Jan. 6 defendants could pocket payouts from new 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' — The Washington Times
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BreakingBusinessEx-Trump Official Seeks $2.7 Million Payout From President’s $1.8 Billion ‘Anti-Weaponization’ FundBySiladitya Ray,Forbes Staff. Siladitya Ray is a New Delhi-based Forbes news team reporter.Follow AuthorMay 20, 2026, 03:47am EDTMay 20, 2026, 03:59am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.ToplineFormer Trump administration official and political adviser Michael Caputo on Tuesday became the first high-profile figure to make a public claim to a payout from the administration’s controversial new $1.8 billion “Anti-Weaponization” fund, which critics have argued is a means to enrich the president’s allies.Former Trump campaign aide and administration official Michael Caputo is the first…
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