Capitol rioters
Coverage of Capitol rioters in the Nexus archive.
- Blocking Trump’s Fund, Judge Presses for Guarantee It Won’t Move Forward
A judge is blocking President Trump’s proposed fund to compensate individuals claiming unfair prosecution by the government, including those prosecuted for storming the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, and is demanding a guarantee it won’t proceed. Trump has expressed support for the fund.
- Under pressure, Trump administration drops controversial fund for Capitol rioters
The Trump administration has abandoned a controversial fund for Capitol rioters under pressure. The decision follows a hearing involving Acting United States Attorney General Todd Blanche before the House of Representatives in Washington.
- Capitol rioters clamor for payouts from Trump's new 'anti-weaponization' fund despite backlash
David Johnston, a licensed attorney, illegally entered the Capitol with President Donald Trump's supporters on Jan. 6, 2021, and is now assisting others in applying for payouts from Trump's new 'anti-weaponization' fund despite backlash.
- Capitol rioters clamor for payouts from Trump’s new ‘anti-weaponization’ fund despite backlash
Capitol rioters are seeking payouts from Trump's new anti-weaponization fund, which the Trump administration established for individuals claiming to be victims of a weaponized government. The article notes that these individuals are among those convicted for storming the Capitol on January 6, 2021, and there is backlash against the payouts.