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Report: Trump allies develop another plan to aid alleged 'weaponization' victims

Officials are exploring alternative payout methods as lawsuits continue and a federal judge warns the Justice Department not to hide the fund’s status.

  • Trump's allies plan to use the Federal Tort Claims Act to seek compensation for alleged government wrongdoing linked to 'weaponization' claims.
  • The Department of Justice had announced a $1.776 billion fund to offer monetary relief and apologies, but it was dropped after political criticism.
  • Some politicians condemned the fund as benefiting Trump loyalists undeserving of restitution.
  • The controversy surrounding the fund may affect the confirmation of Attorney General nominee Blanche, with some supporting its revival.
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Although the Justice Department has said that it has given up plans for the "Militaryization Fund" worth $1.8 billion proposed by President Donald Trump, some of its allies are turning their attention to another way of...

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Trump's allies have another plan to pay 'weaponization' victims

While the Justice Department has said it has abandoned plans for Trump's proposed $1.8 billion "weaponization" fund, some of his allies are shifting focus to a different way to make payouts to his supporters, including those who took part in the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot.

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