"The fund will be overseen by five commissioners four of whom would be appointed by the attorney general and removable by Trump who would oversee the body's work. A fifth commissioner will be appointed in consultation with congressional leadership. The fund also has the power to issue formal apologies and will send a quarterly report to the US attorney general outlining who has been paid from the fund."
"There did not appear to be any restrictions on who can seek compensation from the fund. Any money left in the fund at the end of Trump's term would be returned to the federal government. The machinery of government should never be weaponized against any American, and it is this Department's intention to make right the wrongs that were previously done while ensuring this never happens again, Blanche said in a statement."
Trump moved to dismiss a $10bn lawsuit against the IRS. His administration created a $1.776bn anti-weaponization fund to compensate allies for alleged government persecution. The fund will be overseen by five commissioners, with four appointed by the attorney general and removable by Trump, and a fifth appointed in consultation with congressional leadership. The fund can issue formal apologies and will provide quarterly reports to the US attorney general listing payments made. After funds are deposited into a designated account, the United States will have no liability for protection or safeguarding of the funds, including bank failures or fraud. There appear to be no restrictions on who can seek compensation, and any remaining money at the end of Trump’s term returns to the federal government. Trump will also drop claims for monetary damages tied to the Mar-a-Lago raid and the 2016 election investigation.
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