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DOJ Cancels $1.8 B Anti-Weaponization Fund, Moots Lawsuits

6/10/2026

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The Justice Department said the $1.776 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund will not be created, making related lawsuits moot.
Former Trump allies have already filed compensation applications tied to the fund.
The fund was linked to a May 18 settlement that ended President Donald Trump’s $10 billion IRS tax-return leak lawsuit.
Thirty-five retired judges sued to reopen the settlement.
Critics warned the fund could have paid convicted Jan 6 participants.

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Story summary

The Justice Department said the $1.776 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund will not be created, making related lawsuits moot.
Former Trump allies have already filed compensation applications tied to the fund.
The fund was linked to a May 18 settlement that ended President Donald Trump’s $10 billion IRS tax-return leak lawsuit.
Thirty-five retired judges sued to reopen the settlement.
Critics warned the fund could have paid convicted Jan 6 participants.