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Judge Orders Trump Admin to Name $1.8B Fund Architects

9/6/2026

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U.S. Magistrate Judge Ivan D. Davis ordered the Trump administration to reveal the $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund’s architects.
The fund stemmed from a settlement with President Donald Trump, his sons, his company, and the IRS.
It aimed to allocate $1.8 billion to claimants alleging weaponization and lawfare, including Jan. 6 rioters.
A fired Jan. 6 prosecutor, a law professor, and IRS workers sued, prompting a block of the fund.

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U.S. Magistrate Judge Ivan D. Davis ordered the Trump administration to reveal the $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund’s architects.
The fund stemmed from a settlement with President Donald Trump, his sons, his company, and the IRS.
It aimed to allocate $1.8 billion to claimants alleging weaponization and lawfare, including Jan. 6 rioters.
A fired Jan. 6 prosecutor, a law professor, and IRS workers sued, prompting a block of the fund.