January 6 rioters

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche testified that a $1.776 billion payout scheme for Trump loyalists, including January 6 rioters, would not proceed, but behind-the-scenes efforts suggest plans for some form of compensation remain active. Trump administration officials and Justice Department personnel are exploring alternatives to ensure loyalists are paid, while avoiding political backlash as the Senate considers Blanche’s nomination.

The Justice Department may still pay January 6 rioters even without the 'anti-weaponization' fund. The article references the Justice Department building in Washington.

California Governor Gavin Newsom plans to impose a 100% tax on payouts from Donald Trump’s $1.776 billion 'anti-weaponization fund' to block the president’s plan to divert money to allies, including January 6 rioters. The fund, announced by the Department of Justice, aims to compensate alleged 'victims of lawfare and weaponization,' though eligibility criteria remain unclear.

A White House crisis summit was reportedly scrapped as Republican party members oppose Trump's proposed $1.8 billion fund for January 6th rioters. The development signals internal party conflict and potential loss of support for Trump within Republican ranks.

Two police officers who clashed with rioters at the US Capitol during the January 6 insurrection have sued Donald Trump over a $1.776bn fund. The fund allegedly unlawfully rewards January 6 rioters and allies. The lawsuit alleges 'presidential corruption'.

Donald Trump's top attorney has quit amid controversy over a $1.8 billion slush fund to pay MAGA allies and January 6 rioters, sparking backlash. The fund has raised concerns about its intended use and potential implications. This development follows a series of events surrounding Trump's legal team.