In this interview (0:00-5:14), Vice President JD Vance defends the newly established $1.776 billion “Anti-Weaponization Fund.” Created as part of a settlement regarding a lawsuit over the leak of Donald Trump’s tax returns, the fund is intended to compensate individuals who claim they were unfairly targeted or prosecuted for political reasons by the previous administration—a concept Vance refers to as "lawfare."
Key takeaways from the discussion include:
Purpose and Administration: Vance characterizes the fund as a way to "turn the page" on what the administration views as politically motivated prosecutions (0:34-0:49). He emphasizes that the fund is open to anyone—including Democrats—and will be subject to a vetting process to evaluate the legitimacy of claims on a case-by-case basis (0:39-1:01, 3:51-4:05).
Potential for Jan. 6th Recipients: When pressed on whether individuals convicted of violence during the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol would be eligible for payouts, Vance declined to rule it out (3:22-3:50, 4:39-5:04). While stating that the goal is not to reward those who attacked police, he argued that the justice system must be evaluated case-by-case, noting that some individuals may have been disproportionately prosecuted or treated unfairly (3:22-3:45, 4:45-5:00).
Contrasting Views on Legal Fairness: Vance cites the case of Tina Peters as an example of a situation where he believes the prosecution was "completely disproportionate" to the alleged crime (1:35-2:02). He frames the initiative as a necessary correction for government overreach, contrasting it with the administration's stated desire to only prosecute those who truly broke the law, regardless of their political views (2:28-2:48).
This initiative has faced significant scrutiny from critics who characterize it as a "slush fund" for political allies, while the administration maintains it is a necessary effort to restore fairness to the Department of Justice.
The dialogue centers on the purpose of the new 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' and the criteria for potential compensation. Vice President JD Vance argues that the fund is intended to compensate individuals who were subjected to 'lawfare' and unfair prosecution by the previous administration (0:34-0:37, 2:46-2:48).
Regarding the distinction between the accused and the convicted, Vance emphasizes the following points:
Presumption of Innocence: Vance highlights that in the U.S. legal system, individuals are 'innocent until proven guilty,' noting that even those accused of serious crimes, such as attacking law enforcement, may have claims that warrant consideration (3:36-3:45).
Case-by-Case Evaluation: He states that the administration is not offering blanket payouts. Instead, they plan to evaluate every claim on a 'case-by-case basis' to determine if an individual was truly mistreated by the legal system, regardless of the specific accusations against them (3:51-3:54, 4:46-4:58).
Correction of Wrongful Prosecution: The core objective of the fund, according to Vance, is to 'correct a wrong' where individuals were targeted or had 'the book thrown at them' due to political viewpoints rather than legitimate criminal behavior (3:29-3:33, 4:06-4:18).
Vance maintains that he is not committing to provide money to any specific group, including those involved in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack, but is instead committing to a rigorous review process for those claiming to be victims of past government overreach (4:59-5:14).
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Key takeaways from the discussion include:
Purpose and Administration: Vance characterizes the fund as a way to "turn the page" on what the administration views as politically motivated prosecutions (0:34-0:49). He emphasizes that the fund is open to anyone—including Democrats—and will be subject to a vetting process to evaluate the legitimacy of claims on a case-by-case basis (0:39-1:01, 3:51-4:05).
Potential for Jan. 6th Recipients: When pressed on whether individuals convicted of violence during the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol would be eligible for payouts, Vance declined to rule it out (3:22-3:50, 4:39-5:04). While stating that the goal is not to reward those who attacked police, he argued that the justice system must be evaluated case-by-case, noting that some individuals may have been disproportionately prosecuted or treated unfairly (3:22-3:45, 4:45-5:00).
Contrasting Views on Legal Fairness: Vance cites the case of Tina Peters as an example of a situation where he believes the prosecution was "completely disproportionate" to the alleged crime (1:35-2:02). He frames the initiative as a necessary correction for government overreach, contrasting it with the administration's stated desire to only prosecute those who truly broke the law, regardless of their political views (2:28-2:48).
This initiative has faced significant scrutiny from critics who characterize it as a "slush fund" for political allies, while the administration maintains it is a necessary effort to restore fairness to the Department of Justice.
The dialogue centers on the purpose of the new 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' and the criteria for potential compensation. Vice President JD Vance argues that the fund is intended to compensate individuals who were subjected to 'lawfare' and unfair prosecution by the previous administration (0:34-0:37, 2:46-2:48).
Regarding the distinction between the accused and the convicted, Vance emphasizes the following points:
Presumption of Innocence: Vance highlights that in the U.S. legal system, individuals are 'innocent until proven guilty,' noting that even those accused of serious crimes, such as attacking law enforcement, may have claims that warrant consideration (3:36-3:45).
Case-by-Case Evaluation: He states that the administration is not offering blanket payouts. Instead, they plan to evaluate every claim on a 'case-by-case basis' to determine if an individual was truly mistreated by the legal system, regardless of the specific accusations against them (3:51-3:54, 4:46-4:58).
Correction of Wrongful Prosecution: The core objective of the fund, according to Vance, is to 'correct a wrong' where individuals were targeted or had 'the book thrown at them' due to political viewpoints rather than legitimate criminal behavior (3:29-3:33, 4:06-4:18).
Vance maintains that he is not committing to provide money to any specific group, including those involved in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack, but is instead committing to a rigorous review process for those claiming to be victims of past government overreach (4:59-5:14).
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Could Jan. 6 rioters get payouts from 'Anti-Weaponization Fund'? Vice President JD Vance explains
The Trump administration announced the creation of a nearly $1.8 billion “Anti-Weaponization Fund” as part of a settlement resolving President Donald Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service over the leak of his tax returns. According…
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Here’s an affidavit from one of the MPD sergeants that arrived before you, Officer Daniel Thau, another guilty of wanton violence entitled to no qualified immunity (was warned by other officers on bodycam).
It supports a weaponization fund for J6ers.
1. https://x.com/InvestigateJ6/status/2057134011735314896?s=20
2. https://x.com/InvestigateJ6/status/1618655913870790658?s=20
It supports a weaponization fund for J6ers.
1. https://x.com/InvestigateJ6/status/2057134011735314896?s=20
2. https://x.com/InvestigateJ6/status/1618655913870790658?s=20
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2 officers who clashed with rioters on January 6 sue to block DOJ "anti-weaponization" fund.
Two law enforcement officers who clashed with rioters at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, sued Wednesday to block the Trump administration's $1.7 billion "anti-weaponization fund," which was created this week as part of a settlement between President Trump and the federal government.
The lawsuit, filed in federal court in the District of Columbia by retired U.S. Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn and Metropolitan Police Department officer Daniel Hodges, asks a federal judge to find the creation of the fund illegal and reverse any transfers that the Treasury Department has made to the Justice Department to implement it.
Both Dunn and Hodges defended the U.S. Capitol after a mob of Trump supporters attempted to stop the certification of the Electoral College on Jan. 6.
The fund was announced Monday by the Justice Department. In a statement, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said the fund would "provide a systematic process to hear and redress claims of others who suffered weaponization and lawfare."
Since the announcement, attorneys representing those claiming the government was weaponized against them have begun scrambling to position their clients for payouts.
Jan. 6 rioters — including those convicted of the most violent behavior during the attack but later pardoned by Mr. Trump — could likely apply for payouts. High-profile former Trump administration and campaign officials who sued the Justice Department before reaching their own settlement agreements may also be eligible to receive payments from the fund.
Neither Blanche nor the White House has said outright that they would oppose payouts from the fund to those convicted — and since pardoned — of assaulting law enforcement officers. The Justice Department has not disclosed any criteria regarding who would be eligible for a settlement or whether there would be a cap on the amount of money they could receive. Blanche said at a Senate hearing this week that the five-member commission that will make up the fund's board would supply that information.
"By creating the Anti-Weaponization Fund, funding it, and authorizing claim criteria that will allow it to make payments to, among others, Proud Boys and January 6 rioters, Defendants have inflicted concrete and cognizable harms on Plaintiffs Dunn and Hodges," the officers argued in their complaint. "The Fund's mere existence sends a clear and chilling message: those who enact violence in President Trump's name will not just avoid punishment, they will be rewarded with riches."
"This Fund creates enormous physical dangers for Officers Dunn and Hodges, who risked their lives on January 6, 2021, and who continue to do so by refusing to let that day be forgotten," wrote Public Integrity Project founder Brendan Ballou, who represents the officers. "The Fund is stunningly, blindingly illegal, and the defendants must be prohibited from transferring money to this corrupt and illegal monstrosity."
The settlement stemmed from a $10 billion lawsuit filed earlier this year in federal court by Mr. Trump, who accused the agencies of unlawfully allowing a government contractor to leak his tax returns and those of his sons and his company. He alleged the government's mishandling led to the improper disclosure of the tax documents to media outlets in 2020. His sons, Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr., and the Trump Organization were also plaintiffs in the suit.
Mr. Trump and his legal team also agreed to drop their administrative claims against the Justice Department after he asked the government to pay him about $230 million to settle two federal damage claims over investigations targeting him during his first administration or the Biden administration, the department said.
The settlement also permanently bars the IRS from pursuing claims against Mr. Trump or his company based on prior tax returns.
Two law enforcement officers who clashed with rioters at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, sued Wednesday to block the Trump administration's $1.7 billion "anti-weaponization fund," which was created this week as part of a settlement between President Trump and the federal government.
The lawsuit, filed in federal court in the District of Columbia by retired U.S. Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn and Metropolitan Police Department officer Daniel Hodges, asks a federal judge to find the creation of the fund illegal and reverse any transfers that the Treasury Department has made to the Justice Department to implement it.
Both Dunn and Hodges defended the U.S. Capitol after a mob of Trump supporters attempted to stop the certification of the Electoral College on Jan. 6.
The fund was announced Monday by the Justice Department. In a statement, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said the fund would "provide a systematic process to hear and redress claims of others who suffered weaponization and lawfare."
Since the announcement, attorneys representing those claiming the government was weaponized against them have begun scrambling to position their clients for payouts.
Jan. 6 rioters — including those convicted of the most violent behavior during the attack but later pardoned by Mr. Trump — could likely apply for payouts. High-profile former Trump administration and campaign officials who sued the Justice Department before reaching their own settlement agreements may also be eligible to receive payments from the fund.
Neither Blanche nor the White House has said outright that they would oppose payouts from the fund to those convicted — and since pardoned — of assaulting law enforcement officers. The Justice Department has not disclosed any criteria regarding who would be eligible for a settlement or whether there would be a cap on the amount of money they could receive. Blanche said at a Senate hearing this week that the five-member commission that will make up the fund's board would supply that information.
"By creating the Anti-Weaponization Fund, funding it, and authorizing claim criteria that will allow it to make payments to, among others, Proud Boys and January 6 rioters, Defendants have inflicted concrete and cognizable harms on Plaintiffs Dunn and Hodges," the officers argued in their complaint. "The Fund's mere existence sends a clear and chilling message: those who enact violence in President Trump's name will not just avoid punishment, they will be rewarded with riches."
"This Fund creates enormous physical dangers for Officers Dunn and Hodges, who risked their lives on January 6, 2021, and who continue to do so by refusing to let that day be forgotten," wrote Public Integrity Project founder Brendan Ballou, who represents the officers. "The Fund is stunningly, blindingly illegal, and the defendants must be prohibited from transferring money to this corrupt and illegal monstrosity."
The settlement stemmed from a $10 billion lawsuit filed earlier this year in federal court by Mr. Trump, who accused the agencies of unlawfully allowing a government contractor to leak his tax returns and those of his sons and his company. He alleged the government's mishandling led to the improper disclosure of the tax documents to media outlets in 2020. His sons, Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr., and the Trump Organization were also plaintiffs in the suit.
Mr. Trump and his legal team also agreed to drop their administrative claims against the Justice Department after he asked the government to pay him about $230 million to settle two federal damage claims over investigations targeting him during his first administration or the Biden administration, the department said.
The settlement also permanently bars the IRS from pursuing claims against Mr. Trump or his company based on prior tax returns.
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Attorney Jonathan Gross believes that J6ers should not have to apply for the $1.776 billion compensation fund because the DOJ has all the records and knew exactly what they did. This will be his argument to Todd Blanche and the compensation committee.
Jon has represented many J6ers, often pro bono, since the start of J6. He will continue to do so pro bono. If you would like his help to navigate through the compensation fight, please contact him:
Law Office of Jonathan Gross
2833 Smith Ave.
Suite 331
Baltimore, MD 21209
Office: (443) 813-0141
jonathansgross@gmail.com
Jon has represented many J6ers, often pro bono, since the start of J6. He will continue to do so pro bono. If you would like his help to navigate through the compensation fight, please contact him:
Law Office of Jonathan Gross
2833 Smith Ave.
Suite 331
Baltimore, MD 21209
Office: (443) 813-0141
jonathansgross@gmail.com
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Forwarded from Daniel Goodwyn
https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/28132616-sdfl-settlement-signed/
A claimant can choose whether to accept relief from The Anti-Weaponization Fund. If a claimant does so, the claimant must forgo all other relief, including judicial relief, whether previously asserted or not.
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One Republican congressman says he is exploring ways to end the Trump Justice Department’s move to establish a tax-payer fueled “anti-weaponization” fund, a move likely to draw the ire of President Donald Trump.
Pennsylvania GOP Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick told reporters he “100%” wants to prevent the nearly $1.8 billion fund that could compensate Trump’s allies from moving forward.
“Once we get to the bottom of the source of the funding, we’re going to put legislative text together. We got to figure out what we have jurisdiction over. That’s the first question,” he said Wednesday, later sending a letter to the Justice Department demanding answers about the fund.
Fitzpatrick, a moderate who represents a district that voted for Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election, was the first in his party to publicly reject the fund outright and vow to stop it. He has recently bucked some of Trump’s other priorities – like funding for his East Wing ballroom – and provoked the president’s threat of backing a primary opponent against him.
A number of Republicans across the Capitol, however, were scrambling behind the scenes to learn more about the fund and what oversight role they can play, underscoring how lawmakers in the president’s own party are often left in the dark about key administration moves.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said that he expects scrutiny over the fund to occur through the appropriations process for the next fiscal year.
“My assumption is that, based on some of the blowback that’s come since this was announced, that there would be a significant amount of attention paid to it,” Thune told reporters Tuesday.
Senate Appropriations Chair Susan Collins pressed acting Attorney General Todd Blanche for more details in a Senate hearing on Tuesday, asking how much will be paid for each claim, the legal basis for those decisions and whether the information related to the claims will be publicly available.
Blanche acknowledged that the creation of the fund “is unusual” but argued that “it is not unprecedented.”
The DOJ’s announcement earlier this week outlines that the money to enact these settlements will come from a permanent appropriation already established for the department to settle cases, called the judgment fund. According to the department, the attorney general will appoint five board members to oversee the fund, one of whom will be chosen “in consultation” with congressional leadership.
But House Speaker Mike Johnson said Wednesday that “we don’t know any of the details of that settlement fund.”
A source with experience settling federal employment cases noted that the judgment fund already exists to handle such settlements, arguing that the establishment of the so-called anti-weaponization fund felt more like an overblown press release with political ramifications and saying it does not change the legal process.
Still, most Republicans are trying to learn the basics about the fund given they were not consulted ahead of time.
House Oversight Chair James Comer said he did not know anything about the fund until he read news reports about it.
House Appropriations Chair Tom Cole, meanwhile, told CNN he was not consulted or given any heads up about the administration’s creation of this fund or how it would be used and said he was looking into whether any legislative action is required.
“I don’t know anything about it. I haven’t seen it yet. I don’t know what it is legislatively. So I really don’t have anything to say,” Cole said.
Pennsylvania GOP Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick told reporters he “100%” wants to prevent the nearly $1.8 billion fund that could compensate Trump’s allies from moving forward.
“Once we get to the bottom of the source of the funding, we’re going to put legislative text together. We got to figure out what we have jurisdiction over. That’s the first question,” he said Wednesday, later sending a letter to the Justice Department demanding answers about the fund.
Fitzpatrick, a moderate who represents a district that voted for Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election, was the first in his party to publicly reject the fund outright and vow to stop it. He has recently bucked some of Trump’s other priorities – like funding for his East Wing ballroom – and provoked the president’s threat of backing a primary opponent against him.
A number of Republicans across the Capitol, however, were scrambling behind the scenes to learn more about the fund and what oversight role they can play, underscoring how lawmakers in the president’s own party are often left in the dark about key administration moves.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said that he expects scrutiny over the fund to occur through the appropriations process for the next fiscal year.
“My assumption is that, based on some of the blowback that’s come since this was announced, that there would be a significant amount of attention paid to it,” Thune told reporters Tuesday.
Senate Appropriations Chair Susan Collins pressed acting Attorney General Todd Blanche for more details in a Senate hearing on Tuesday, asking how much will be paid for each claim, the legal basis for those decisions and whether the information related to the claims will be publicly available.
Blanche acknowledged that the creation of the fund “is unusual” but argued that “it is not unprecedented.”
The DOJ’s announcement earlier this week outlines that the money to enact these settlements will come from a permanent appropriation already established for the department to settle cases, called the judgment fund. According to the department, the attorney general will appoint five board members to oversee the fund, one of whom will be chosen “in consultation” with congressional leadership.
But House Speaker Mike Johnson said Wednesday that “we don’t know any of the details of that settlement fund.”
A source with experience settling federal employment cases noted that the judgment fund already exists to handle such settlements, arguing that the establishment of the so-called anti-weaponization fund felt more like an overblown press release with political ramifications and saying it does not change the legal process.
Still, most Republicans are trying to learn the basics about the fund given they were not consulted ahead of time.
House Oversight Chair James Comer said he did not know anything about the fund until he read news reports about it.
House Appropriations Chair Tom Cole, meanwhile, told CNN he was not consulted or given any heads up about the administration’s creation of this fund or how it would be used and said he was looking into whether any legislative action is required.
“I don’t know anything about it. I haven’t seen it yet. I don’t know what it is legislatively. So I really don’t have anything to say,” Cole said.
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If ever so brief tonight: Prayers especially for broken marriages stemming from the unjust prosecution of J6ers, and those who are under tremendous strain.
May the Holy Spirit bring restoration and peace.
Also a second-hand update that j6er Josh Atwood might be released on parole within days.
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May the Holy Spirit bring restoration and peace.
Also a second-hand update that j6er Josh Atwood might be released on parole within days.
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PRAYER CALL FOR TINA PETERS TODAY‼️‼️‼️
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Pay Reparations to Tina Peters, and INDICT All Who Bore False Witnesses Against Her
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Forwarded from Tina Peters
I feel it is important to speak out against the travesty we are seeing happen in Colorado.
The Democrats have once again shown that if you do not stay within their party line, they will try to destroy you.
Governor Jared Polis commuted 9 sentences and pardoned 35 people. But the outrage from Colorado Democrats is aimed at Governor Polis and me. They are attacking the governor for showing mercy, and they have put a bullseye on a 70-year-old, nonviolent, first-time offender.
Doesn’t that make you wonder why?
It should be obvious to Democrats and Republicans alike that they have something to hide. It is so obvious that they are willing to continue destroying people’s lives to cover it up.
The real victims are the people of Colorado. The real victims are every voter who deserves honest, fair and transparent elections.
I thank Governor Polis for being willing to stand up in the middle of this persecution and do what he believed was right.
I have always said I will never back down, I will never give up, and I will never give in. I will always stand for truth, transparency, and fairness in our elections.
No matter how hard people like Jenna Griswold and Phil Weiser try to cover up what was done to the people of Colorado, I will keep speaking the truth.
The censure of Governor Polis shows just how radical the left has truly become. And if they are this afraid of mercy being shown to one whistleblower, the public should ask what they are still trying so hard to hide.
The Democrats have once again shown that if you do not stay within their party line, they will try to destroy you.
Governor Jared Polis commuted 9 sentences and pardoned 35 people. But the outrage from Colorado Democrats is aimed at Governor Polis and me. They are attacking the governor for showing mercy, and they have put a bullseye on a 70-year-old, nonviolent, first-time offender.
Doesn’t that make you wonder why?
It should be obvious to Democrats and Republicans alike that they have something to hide. It is so obvious that they are willing to continue destroying people’s lives to cover it up.
The real victims are the people of Colorado. The real victims are every voter who deserves honest, fair and transparent elections.
I thank Governor Polis for being willing to stand up in the middle of this persecution and do what he believed was right.
I have always said I will never back down, I will never give up, and I will never give in. I will always stand for truth, transparency, and fairness in our elections.
No matter how hard people like Jenna Griswold and Phil Weiser try to cover up what was done to the people of Colorado, I will keep speaking the truth.
The censure of Governor Polis shows just how radical the left has truly become. And if they are this afraid of mercy being shown to one whistleblower, the public should ask what they are still trying so hard to hide.
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Tulsi Gabbard has submitted her resignation as Director of National Intelligence, effective June 30, 2026, citing her husband Abraham Williams’ diagnosis with an extremely rare form of bone cancer. In her resignation letter addressed to President Donald Trump, she wrote: “At this time, I must step away from public service to be by his side and fully support him through this battle.”
Key points from the letter:
Gabbard expressed deep gratitude for the opportunity to lead the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) for the past year and a half.
She emphasized her husband’s unwavering support during her military deployments, political campaigns, and public service, stating, “I cannot in good conscience ask him to face this fight alone.”
She committed to ensuring a smooth transition before her departure.
President Trump confirmed the resignation on Truth Social, praising Gabbard for doing an “incredible job” and announcing that Aaron Lukas, Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence, will serve as acting director.
Key points from the letter:
Gabbard expressed deep gratitude for the opportunity to lead the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) for the past year and a half.
She emphasized her husband’s unwavering support during her military deployments, political campaigns, and public service, stating, “I cannot in good conscience ask him to face this fight alone.”
She committed to ensuring a smooth transition before her departure.
President Trump confirmed the resignation on Truth Social, praising Gabbard for doing an “incredible job” and announcing that Aaron Lukas, Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence, will serve as acting director.
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