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Blanche insists violent conduct will be weighed when applying for new anti-weaponization fund payouts
- On Wednesday, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche confirmed that the conduct of January 6, 2021, rioters who attacked law enforcement will be factored when the commission reviews applications to the anti-weaponization fund.
- The $1.8 billion fund aims to settle claims and prevent litigation, though critics argue that January 6 rioters, including those pardoned by President Donald Trump last year, could receive taxpayer dollars.
- A commission of five members will review applications, with one chosen in consultation with Congress. Blanche dismissed concerns about exorbitant payouts, stating, "This is not a 'you're going to get rich' process."
- Blanche called recent outrage "fake" because no funds have been distributed yet. He added the commissioners have not been named and have yet to establish parameters for who qualifies for compensation.
- Separately, the Justice Department faced criticism on Tuesday after publishing an addendum barring the IRS from investigating Trump or his family for past tax issues. Blanche denied having a role in the settlement terms.
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Blanche insists violent conduct will be weighed when applying for new anti-weaponization fund payouts
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche made clear Wednesday that the conduct of January 6, 2021, rioters who attacked law enforcement will be factored when the soon-to-be-set-up commission reviews applications to the anti-weaponization fund.
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