Jan. 6 rioters clamor for payouts from Trump’s new ‘anti-weaponization’ fund despite backlash

David Johnston, a former attorney involved in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, is assisting others in applying for Trump's new $1.776 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund, which aims to compensate individuals claiming political prosecution. Despite a legal freeze on the fund and bipartisan criticism, some rioters are seeking payouts even without an established application process.