Trump's $1.8 Billion Compensation Fund: Why His Allies Want to Kill Plan Amid IRS Lawsuit
Trump's $1.8 billion compensation fund, meant for victims of government overreach, is being opposed by allies and halted by a judge.Summary
The fund was created as part of a settlement to resolve Trump's lawsuit against the IRS over the release of his tax returns. Valued at $1.8 billion, it is intended to compensate individuals who claim they were victims of government overreach during the Obama and Biden administrations, with Trump himself barred from receiving any payout. Knowledge of the fund was limited to a few senior officials, including Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and Trump's personal lawyer Boris Epshteyn. The announcement drew criticism from more than a dozen Republican senators, including Lindsey Graham, and raised concerns that it could benefit participants in the January 6 Capitol riot, all of whom have been pardoned by Trump. A federal judge has since ordered the administration to halt all steps toward creating or operating the fund, prohibiting any transfers or claim considerations until a hearing set for June 12.
(Source：Times Now News)