Why a J6 rioter is seeking $30M from Trump fund: NewsNight reacts
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The Justice Department on Monday announced the creation of a $1.776 billion fund to compensate President Donald Trump’s allies who claim they were unfairly targeted by the previous administration. It’s an unprecedented move that would allow the president’s administration to pay his supporters from a government agency he controls with taxpayer money. CNN interviewed two pardoned J6 rioters who are excited about the prospect of a payout. Plus, a CNN NewsNight Panel debates the merits of the fund. 0:00 Why a Jan. 6 rioter says he’s owed $30M 3:00 Do any Jan. 6 rioters deserve compensation? 8:23 Is there precedent for Trump’s fund? Watch more CNN here: https://cnn.it/4kh5RPe #january6th #Trump #News
Tags: Charles Blow, Noah Rothman, Xochitl Hinojosa, Arthur Aidala, Andrew Weismman, Natasha Sarin, Jessica Dean, January 6th, slush fund, rioters, pardon
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