Capitol Riots and a $2B Fund
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- Published
- May 30, 2026
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- 1:33
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- Last updated
- May 31, 2026
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A $2 billion Trump-era fund meant to compensate victims of government targeting is sparking controversy as Capitol rioters line up for payouts—some even hiring lawyers to help file claims before the rules are set. Critics call it a whitewash, while veterans who were jailed say it’s absurd to profit from breaking the law. Legal battles are already underway…
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A $2 billion Trump-era fund meant to compensate victims of government targeting is sparking controversy as Capitol rioters line up for payouts—some even hiring lawyers to help file claims before the rules are set. Critics call it a whitewash, while veterans who were jailed say it’s absurd to profit from breaking the law. Legal battles are already underway, with lawsuits accusing the fund of rewriting history, and commissioners haven’t even been named. The messy, high-stakes debate over who quali
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