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June 3, 2026
Trump Advocates for Controversial 'Anti-Weaponization' Fund, Open to Compensating Capitol Rioters
- Trump expressed support for the 'anti-weaponization fund' and suggested he might consider compensation for those charged with assaulting police during the Capitol riot.
- A federal judge has temporarily blocked the establishment of the fund while a lawsuit is pending, and the acting attorney general stated the administration is not moving forward with it.
- The fund has faced bipartisan criticism in Congress, with some lawmakers labeling it a 'slush fund' and raising ethical concerns.
7 Sources
- Top DOJ official removes post on alternate plan for alleged 'weaponization' victimsJun 3, 2026 at 5:43 PM · ABC News
- DOJ could still pay Jan. 6 rioters even without ‘anti-weaponization’ fundJun 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM · NBC
- Trump’s ‘slush fund’ is dead. Still, Jan 6 rioters are trying to get taxpayer cash — and DOJ could helpJun 5, 2026 at 8:14 PM · Independent
- Trump doesn’t rule out giving Jan. 6 rioters who attacked police payouts from the ‘anti-weaponization’ fundJun 7, 2026 at 1:00 PM · NBC
- Trump still hopes to revive $1.8B ‘weaponization fund’ and will be ‘disappointed’ if Republicans fail to approve itJun 7, 2026 at 1:57 PM · Independent
- Trump defends 'anti-weaponization' fund: 'Great idea'Jun 7, 2026 at 4:14 PM · The Hill
- Trump refuses to rule out using ‘anti-weaponization’ fund for Capitol rioters who attacked policeJun 7, 2026 at 4:35 PM · The Guardian