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How Trump’s Taxpayer-Funded $1.8 Billion ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund Works

Published 30 May 2026 · india

The Department of Justice has announced a nearly $1.8 billion fund to compensate people who allege they have suffered “weaponization and lawfare.” The so-called Anti-Weaponization

The Department of Justice has announced a nearly $1.8 billion fund to compensate people who allege they have suffered “weaponization and lawfare.” The so-called Anti-Weaponization Fund, which uses taxpayer dollars, has generated bipartisan resistance and prompted a growing number of lawsuits. CNBC’s Kevin Breuninger breaks it down. Reporter: Kevin Breuninger Produced and Edited by: Macklin Fishman Animation: Christina Locopo Shot by: Charlotte Morabito Additional Editing: Tasia Jensen Senior Managing Producer: Shawn Baldwin Additional Footage: Getty Images » Subscribe to CNBC » Subscribe to CNBC TV About CNBC: From 'Wall Street' to 'Main Street' to award winning original documentaries and Reality TV series, CNBC has you covered.

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