DOJ confirms in court papers the “anti-weaponization fund” isn’t going forward, asks judges to reject lawsuits The Justice Department has informed federal judges that the $1.7 billion “anti-weaponization fund” will not move forward, arguing that lawsuits challenging the program are now moot. This written confirmation is the first from the Trump administration regarding the fund’s cancellation. The department contends that dismissing the lawsuits would allow for a preferable political resolution rather than judicial intervention.

• The Justice Department has filed court documents stating the $1.7 billion “anti-weaponization fund” is not going forward.
• The department is urging federal judges to reject ongoing lawsuits challenging the fund.
• These filings represent the first written confirmation from the Trump administration that the fund will be abandoned.
• The fund was part of a settlement with the IRS over leaked tax returns and intended to provide awards to victims of “lawfare and weaponization.”
• President Trump has publicly defended the program, calling it a “beautiful thing.”
• Opposition from lawmakers, particularly regarding potential payouts to Jan. 6th assault participants, threatened a legislative package.
• Despite opposition, the Senate approved a plan without guardrails on the fund.