Capitol rioters pardoned by former President Donald Trump are seeking payouts from his new $1.8 billion fund designed to compensate alleged victims of government weaponization. According to multiple reports, hundreds of Trump loyalists who pleaded guilty to storming the Capitol on January 6th, 2021, are now hoping to capitalize on their crimes by tapping into this fund.
Key Takeaways
Capitol rioters pardoned by Trump are seeking payouts from his new $1.8 billion fund for alleged victims of government weaponization. Many rioters, including those convicted of crimes, see this as compensation for their actions on January 6th, despite bipartisan backlash and legal challenges.
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▼Source Claims Check
1 Difference FoundAll 3 publishers report consistent facts across 2 key claims. 1 point of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number Of Rioters Charged | 1 Difference | Los Angeles Times reports 1,600 people charged; HuffPost adds that 1,200 were convicted. | ▼ |
| Fund Amount | Broad Agreement | $1.8 billion fund for alleged victims of government weaponization | |
| Fund Eligibility | Broad Agreement | $Eligibility for the fund is yet to be determined by its commissioners. |
Number Of Rioters Charged
▼Los Angeles Times reports 1,600 people charged; HuffPost adds that 1,200 were convicted.
Fund Amount
Broad Agreement$1.8 billion fund for alleged victims of government weaponization
Fund Eligibility
Broad Agreement$Eligibility for the fund is yet to be determined by its commissioners.
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The fund has sparked bipartisan backlash and legal challenges. A federal judge in Virginia has frozen the fund's establishment and temporarily blocked any processing or paying of claims. Critics see the fund as an attempt by Trump and his allies to whitewash the events of January 6th and reward some of his most loyal followers.
David Johnston, a licensed attorney who illegally entered the Capitol, is offering to help fellow rioters apply for payouts in exchange for a 10% cut. Meanwhile, others like Jason Riddle, a military veteran from New Hampshire, have publicly rejected the idea of receiving government compensation for their actions.
The fund's future remains uncertain as Senate Republicans and legal challenges continue to pose obstacles. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has not ruled out the possibility of rioters receiving payments, but the decision ultimately lies with the fund's five commissioners, who have yet to be named.
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