politics
Trump, who claimed he "wasn't involved" in creation of "anti-weaponization" fund, now says he allowed it
Washington — President Trump on Friday defended the Justice Department's new $1.7 billion "anti-weaponization" fund and said he had "allowed" it to go forward, just days after the president asserted he was not involved in its creation.
TL;DR
- President Trump now says he "allowed" the Justice Department's $1.7 billion "anti-weaponization" fund to go forward.
- This statement follows his earlier claims of not being involved in the fund's creation or negotiation.
- Trump asserts he forfeited a potential large settlement from his IRS lawsuit to help others he believes were targeted by the Biden administration.
- The "anti-weaponization" fund is intended to provide a process for redressing claims of "weaponization and lawfare."
- Senate Republicans have expressed concerns about who might receive payments from the fund, including individuals pardoned by Trump after the Jan. 6 attack.
- Michael Cohen, Michael Caputo, and Enrique Tarrio have indicated they may seek compensation from the fund.
- Under the settlement of Trump's IRS lawsuit, he and his sons will receive a formal apology but no monetary damages, and the IRS is barred from pursuing claims related to previously filed tax returns.