US federal judge temporarily blocks Trump’s ‘anti-weaponisation fund’
A US federal judge has temporarily blocked President Trump's nearly $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponisation fund' intended to compensate victims of government actions. The ruling came amid concerns that the fund could be used to benefit supporters of Trump who participated in the January 6 riots. A hearing is scheduled for June 12 to discuss the future of the fund and its payouts.
- ▪US District Judge Leonie Brinkema issued a temporary block on the fund's operation.
- ▪The fund was created as part of a settlement related to Trump's tax records.
- ▪Concerns were raised that the fund could provide payouts to individuals involved in the January 6 riots.
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News|Donald TrumpUS federal judge temporarily blocks Trump’s ‘anti-weaponisation fund’The fund stemmed after a recent IRS settlement with US President Donald Trump over his leaked tax records.ListenListen (2 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoFriday's ruling came in a lawsuit filed by a group led by a January 6 prosecutor, amid bipartisan backlash over concerns that the funds would be used to pay rioters who assaulted police during the attack [File Ahmed Gaber/Reuters]By AP and ReutersPublished On 29 May 202629 May 2026A United States federal judge temporarily blocked the administration of President Donald Trump’s nearly $1.8bn “anti-weaponisation fund” to compensate victims of what Trump has called…
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