Judge temporarily blocks payouts from Trump’s $1.8B ‘anti-weaponization’ settlement fund

A federal judge has temporarily blocked the creation and payouts of President Donald Trump’s $1.776 billion ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund,’ which was established to compensate allies alleging victimization by a weaponized government. The order, issued by Judge Leonie Brinkema, halts implementation pending a June 12 hearing, as legal challenges argue the fund lacks legal basis and accountability, with Republicans criticizing eligibility concerns including potential compensation for Jan. 6, 2021, rioters.