Judge halts Trump ‘anti-weaponization’ fund after Jan. 6 prosecutor files suit
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration's $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization fund' following a lawsuit from a January 6 prosecutor. Critics have labeled the fund a 'slush fund' for Trump allies, raising concerns about its lack of public oversight. The judge's order prevents any further action on the fund while legal motions are pending.
- ▪U.S. District Judge Leonie M. Brinkema issued the order to halt the fund's operations.
- ▪The fund was created as part of a settlement involving President Trump and his associates.
- ▪Opponents of the fund include both Democrats and Republicans, citing concerns over its management.
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BREAKING NEWSMay. 29, 2026, 2:09 PM UTCJustice DepartmentJustice DepartmentJudge halts Trump ‘anti-weaponization’ fund after Jan. 6 prosecutor files suitJan. 6 prosecutor Andrew Floyd and other targets of the Trump administration had sued to block what critics had described as a “slush fund” for Trump allies.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00President Donald Trump speaks to supporters from The Ellipse near the White House on Jan. 6, 2021.Brendan Smialowski / AFP via Getty Images fileShareAdd NBC News to GoogleBy Ryan J. ReillyA federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fund,” created as part of an unprecedented settlement with the president, his family and the Trump Org.
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