Jan. 6 prosecutor, Trump administration targets sue over ‘weaponization’ fund
A lawsuit has been filed against the Trump administration's $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund, claiming it is politically discriminatory. The plaintiffs, including a former Jan. 6 prosecutor, argue that the fund unfairly benefits those targeted by Democratic administrations while excluding others. The fund's legality is also being questioned, as it was established without congressional authorization.
- ▪The lawsuit alleges that the fund creates a politically discriminatory process.
- ▪Plaintiffs include a fired Jan. 6 prosecutor and a law professor acquitted of charges.
- ▪Democracy Forward, a progressive nonprofit, is representing the plaintiffs.
- ▪The fund was established as part of a settlement agreement not overseen by the court.
- ▪Two Capitol officers have filed a separate suit against the fund, calling it a 'slush fund' for insurrectionists.
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Justice DepartmentJan. 6 prosecutor, Trump administration targets sue over ‘weaponization’ fundThe lawsuit alleges that the Trump administration’s $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund is politically discriminatory.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Donald Trump on May 21 in the Oval Office at the White House.Al Drago / The Washington Post via Getty ImagesShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 22, 2026, 3:04 PM EDTBy Ryan J. ReillyA fired Jan. 6 prosecutor and a law professor acquitted in a federal criminal case brought by the Trump administration are among the plaintiffs who sued Friday to block a $1.8 billion dollar fund established to give payouts to allies of President Donald Trump.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive…
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