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Anti_weaponization_fund_dispute

18 Sep
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ABC News (US)18 Sep

During a federal hearing on Friday, a judge expressed doubt about the Justice Department’s claim that the $1.8 billion “Anti-Weaponization Fund” is no longer active. The fund was supposedly intended to compensate individuals who were prosecuted under the Biden administration but had ties to the Trump administration. Despite the DOJ's assertions, the judge questioned whether the fund could still be used for improper…

Judge questions whether 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' is really dead →
Toronto Star18 Sep

In Alexandria, Virginia, U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema refused to dismiss a lawsuit challenging a $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fund” aimed at compensating President Donald Trump’s political allies. Despite government assurances that plans for the fund are no longer active, Judge Brinkema indicated that the case is not moot and will proceed, signaling her skepticism about the administration's claims.

Judge isn't swayed by government's claims that plans for an 'anti-weaponization fund' are dead →
Fox News18 Sep

Judge Leonie Brinkema expressed skepticism about dismissing a case involving the Trump administration's $1.776 billion "Anti-Weaponization Fund," despite the DOJ arguing that Attorney General Todd Blanche has officially ended it. The judge raised concerns about the use of taxpayer money to promote political views, suggesting that the DOJ’s Judgment Fund might serve as a similar but less transparent mechanism for…

Judge says issues in Trump administration anti-weaponization case 'alive and kicking' despite DOJ push →

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  • 18 Sep Judge says issues in Trump administration anti-weaponization case 'alive and kicking' despite DOJ pushJudge Leonie Brinkema expressed skepticism about dismissing a case involving the Trump administration's $1.776 billion "Anti-Weaponization Fund," despite the DOJ arguing that Attorney General Todd Blanche has officially ended it. The judge raised concerns about the use of taxpayer money to promote political views, suggesting that the DOJ’s Judgment Fund might serve as a similar but less transparent mechanism for…Fox News
  • 18 Sep Judge isn't swayed by government's claims that plans for an 'anti-weaponization fund' are deadIn Alexandria, Virginia, U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema refused to dismiss a lawsuit challenging a $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fund” aimed at compensating President Donald Trump’s political allies. Despite government assurances that plans for the fund are no longer active, Judge Brinkema indicated that the case is not moot and will proceed, signaling her skepticism about the administration's claims.Toronto Star
  • 18 Sep Judge questions whether 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' is really deadDuring a federal hearing on Friday, a judge expressed doubt about the Justice Department’s claim that the $1.8 billion “Anti-Weaponization Fund” is no longer active. The fund was supposedly intended to compensate individuals who were prosecuted under the Biden administration but had ties to the Trump administration. Despite the DOJ's assertions, the judge questioned whether the fund could still be used for improper…ABC News (US)

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