Stephen Colbert Explains Why Jan 6ers Probably Won’t Get Money From Trump’s $1.8 Billion Fund | Video
Stephen Colbert discussed President Trump's newly created $1.8 billion fund intended for those wronged by the Biden Justice Department. He expressed skepticism about whether January 6 rioters would actually receive any money from it. Colbert humorously suggested that Trump would likely misappropriate the funds, which are managed by a commission he can control.
- ▪President Trump established a $1.8 billion fund for individuals he claims were wronged by the Biden administration.
- ▪Stephen Colbert doubts that January 6 rioters will benefit from the fund, suggesting Trump will take the money for himself.
- ▪The fund's management is under a commission appointed by the Attorney General, which Trump can dismiss at will.
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Home > Creative Content > TV Shows Stephen Colbert Explains Why Jan 6ers Probably Won’t Get Money From Trump’s $1.8 Billion Fund | Video The CBS host makes an “educated guess” as to who will actually receive payouts Andi Ortiz May 20, 2026 @ 6:56 AM Share on Social Media Share on Facebook Share on X (formerly Twitter) Share on LinkedIn Share on Email Stephen Colbert hosts the May 6, 2026 edition of "The Late Show" (CBS) President Trump created a $1.8 billion fund paid for by taxpayers this week, which he says is meant for people who feel they were wronged by the Biden Justice Department. But, Stephen Colbert doesn’t actually think those people will be the ones to get the money.
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