David Johnston

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.

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.

David Johnston, a licensed attorney, illegally entered the Capitol with Trump supporters on Jan. 6, 2021. Over five years later, he is assisting fellow 'J6ers' in applying for payouts from Trump's new 'anti-weaponization' fund, despite public backlash.

Capitol rioters are seeking payouts from Trump's new 'anti-weaponization' fund. David Johnston, a licensed attorney who illegally entered the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, is assisting others in applying for the fund.

Capitol rioters are seeking payouts from Trump's new 'anti-weaponization' fund, despite backlash. David Johnston, a licensed attorney who illegally entered the Capitol with a mob of supporters on Jan. 6, 2021, is assisting others in applying for the fund.

Capitol rioters are seeking payouts from Trump's new $1.776 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund, despite legal challenges and backlash. Some rioters, including pardoned individuals, are offering services to help others apply for compensation, while critics argue the fund rewards criminal behavior. Applications are not yet available, and a judge has temporarily blocked the fund's creation.

Capitol rioters are seeking payouts from Trump's $1.776 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund, despite legal roadblocks and bipartisan criticism. Some rioters, including pardoned individuals, claim persecution by the government, while critics argue the fund whitewashes the Jan. 6 events.