DOJ Says it Will Abide by Court Ruling to Pause “Anti-Weaponization” Fund

DOJ Says it Will Abide by Court Ruling to Pause “Anti-Weaponization” Fund

June 1, 2026 · 1h 30m

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The episode discusses the Trump administration's decision to abide by a court ruling pausing a fund intended for compensating those allegedly wronged by the government.

The Trump administration now says it will abide by a court ruling to pause the creation of a $1.8 billion fund meant to compensate those who the administration says were wrongly targeted by the government. The pause was ordered by a federal judge in Virginia last week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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