Justice Department Unveils Multi-Billion Dollar Fund for Alleged Government Abuse

The government is creating a huge money fund — about $1.8 billion — for people who say they were treated unfairly by the government.

This happened after Donald Trump agreed to drop lawsuits about his leaked tax returns and the FBI search of his home, Mar-a-Lago.

People who think the government targeted them could ask for money or even an official apology. That could include some Jan. 6 rioters who were later pardoned by Trump.

Supporters say the fund helps victims of government abuse. Critics say it’s basically a giant pot of taxpayer money that could reward Trump’s allies.

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