Justice Department announces $1.7B fund to compensate Trump allies
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The U.S. Justice Department has announced a $1.7 billion fund aimed at compensating individuals and businesses that it alleges were wrongfully targeted by former President Donald Trump's administration as part of his legal challenges to the 2020 election results.
According to a statement issued by Attorney General Merrick Garland, the fund will provide financial redress to those who claim they suffered losses due to actions taken under the Trump Justice Department, which included audits, investigations, and other enforcement activities. The compensation would be for civil penalties that were …
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