Judge temporarily blocks payouts from Trump’s $1.8B ‘anti-weaponization’ settlement fund

The fund has created a fierce backlash since it was announced last week, with even Republicans pressing acting Attorney General Todd Blanche over the eligibility considerations and the possibility that even violent rioters at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, would be free to seek compensation.

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Peaceful protest held ahead of President Trump's visit to the Coast Guard Academy

Those in attendance say they are defending democracy and civil rights. Many of those protesting were vocal about Trump and his policies, including the war in the Middle East.