Lawsuits and political blowback don’t dim interest in $1.8B ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
23, Jun 2026Trump allies, Jan. 6 defendants and those pardoned for crimes during the Biden administration say they’d like a piece of the massive money pot. But challenges remain.

May 23, 2026, 6:02 AM EDT / Updated May 26, 2026, 8:44 AM EDT
Over a few short days, those who have come forward believing they are victims of a weaponized justice system and deserve a piece of the nearly $1.8 billion in restitution that the Trump administration intends to disburse include high-profile presidential allies and those far from the political limelight.
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