Jan. 6 rioters seek payouts from Trump's $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund amid bipartisan backlash
By
Michael Kunzelman
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Summary
The article reports on how participants in the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot are seeking payouts from a new Trump administration fund called the "anti-weaponization" fund, which is nearly $1.8 billion. A former attorney, David Johnston, is offering to help fellow rioters apply for these funds in exchange for a 10% cut of any award (capped at $5,000). Despite bipartisan backlash and legal roadblocks, the response from Jan. 6 defendants has been celebratory. The fund is intended for people claiming to be victims of a weaponized government.
Key quotes
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He'll do it for a 10% cut of any award, capped at $5,000 apiece
A bipartisan backlash to the 'anti-weaponization' fund and a legal roadblock have not dimmed the celebratory response from Jan. 6 rioters
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